Paneer Mushroom Curry with Mixed Vegetables and Green Peas

Paneer cheese is a popular unripened cheese in India made with whole milk. It has a consistency that is somewhat like tofu, only softer and creamier and with a slight milky flavor. Although it does not have much flavor when eaten just as is, I never can resist nibbling on a few cubes while prepping it for a meal. Because of the mild flavor, it goes well with strong spicy dishes. The cheese is used in a variety of ways, and as it does not melt while cooking, it takes on the flavors of the dish it is cooked in beautifully. Often it is cut into cubes and fried to slightly brown before adding it. Sometimes paneer is even shredded and I've often tossed it into a dish without frying it ahead of time, as I did with this recipe. It features in...

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