Channa N Paneer Masala

Channa n Paneer masala will ressembles quite like green peas paneer masala, i prepared quite similarily to matar paneer one of the famous side dish for parathas n rotis...am an addict to paneer,i can have anything with paneer, i combined  both paneer n channa together as they are rich in proteins n they r really healthy too..this spicy channa n paneer masala is really very easy to prepare n delicious side dish too..This delicious masala dish goes to JFI-Chickpeas guest hosted by Something Foodie...

1/2cup Cooked channa
1cup Paneer cubes
3nos Tomatoes
1no Onion chopped
3nos Cloves
1inch Cinnamon stick
3nos Garlic cloves
1tsp Red chilly powder
1/2tsp Pepper powder
1tsp Coriander powder
1/2cup Coconut milk
1/2tsp Cumin seeds
2tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
Oil
Salt

Chop the onion n  tomato as small pieces, keep aside few tomato pieces n grind rest of the tomato pieces as puree with cloves, garlic n cinnamon stick..heat few drops of oil n fry the paneer cubes for a while..add the paneer cubes to warm water...

Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds n let them splutters, add the chopped tomato,onion n saute them until they turns mushy, add the spiced tomato puree with salt, coriander powder, pepper powder n red chilly powder, cook them in simmer, after a while, add the cooked channa n fried paneer cubes with the coconut milk..bring it to boil n cook again in simmer for a few minutes..

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, serve hot with rotis!!