Paneer Bhurji (minced paneer)

Heat the oil in a pan on medium/high. 

Add the aromatics: cardamoms, cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, ginger, garlic, 1 slit chilli, stir fry for a few minutes until aromatic 

Add the spices: Asafoetida, Ground coriander, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, stir fry for a minute or two. 

Add the onions and the second chilli finely chopped. Stir fry until lightly brown. 

Add the tomatoes and turmeric and stir fry until tomatoes are softened and the oil appears to separate. 

Remove from heat, allow to cool a few minutes, remove the cinnamon and bay leaf and discard, then blend the mixture in pulses, so not too smooth. 

Put back on heat, and add the frozen peas, stir fry until cooked in a few minutes.  Add a teaspoon of sugar, or according to taste, and the cream. 

Add the grated paneer, and stir fry for about a minute, not longer. Check the salt and add more if needed. 

Remove from heat and add the chopped coriander on top. 

Serve with naan, chapati or rice.