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    Matar Paneer

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    Updated on January 29, 2021 By Shalini 5 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    Matar Paneer or Paneer Matar Masala is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes of North India which is served with naan, rotis and rice. Matar is the hindi name for peas and paneer is the Indian cottage cheese. Matar Paneer is a delicious mix of paneer pieces and green peas simmered in a mildly spicy onion-tomato gravy. It is an irresistibly tasty curry which is healthy too.

    Matar Paneer - Paneer Peas - Recipe - North Indian

    If you ask me what are the five things that's always present in my refrigerator, I would say milk, eggs, bread, paneer and tomatoes. That said, I can quickly whip up a Paneer curry and Jeera Rice when I have unexpected guests at home. I love fresh as well as frozen green peas. It is good in making pulaos too.

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    This recipe is naturally gluten-free and you can totally make it vegan if you substitute the paneer for tofu and the yogurt for coconut milk.

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    Matar Paneer

    Matar Paneer


    • Total Time: 40 minutes
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    Matar Paneer is a delicious mix of paneer pieces and green peas simmered in a mildly spicy onion-tomato gravy.


    Ingredients

    • Fresh or frozen green peas - ½ cup
    • Paneer , cubed 200 gm
    • Oil - 4 tbsp
    • Ginger - 1 teaspoon finely chopped
    • Garlic - 1 tablespoon finely chopped
    • Onion - 3 , roughly chopped
    • Tomatoes - 2, roughly chopped
    • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
    • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
    • Chilli powder - 1 tsp
    • Cumin powder - ½ tsp
    • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
    • Water - 1 cup
    • Whisked yogurt - ½ cup
    • Garam masala powder - ¼ tsp
    • Salt - to taste
    • Coriander leaves - to garnish

    Instructions

    1. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoon of oil and add ginger, garlic and onion.
    2. Add little salt and saute till brown. Add tomato and cook until it is mushy.
    3. Remove and cool. Grind to a fine paste. Do not add water.
    4. In the same pan heat 2 tablespoon of oil and add cumin seeds.
    5. When it begins to splutter, add turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Mix well. Heat should be in low flame when you roast masalas.
    6. Increase the heat to medium high. Add the grind onion-tomato mix and cook for about 3 mins.
    7. Add coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well.
    8. Add ½ cup of water. Mix and cook for about 3 mins.
    9. Reduce the flame to low, add whisked yogurt and stir well. This will ensure that the yogurt doesn't curdle.
    10. Add ½ cup of water, peas and paneer cubes. Add salt, mix well and cook for about 5mins.
    11. Add garam masala powder, mix and cook further for a couple of minutes.
    12. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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    • Serving Size: 3

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    About Shalini

    Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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    1. suman kher says

      November 20, 2016 at 1:12 am

      Your recipes have such a homey feel to them! I want to get into the kitchen and cook them! Tho I am not really fond of cooking! You make food look so easy to make! 🙂

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    2. Shilpa Garg says

      November 16, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      I made matar paneer last night but without the curd. Will try making it with curd next time.

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    3. Alana Mautone says

      November 16, 2016 at 4:51 am

      A dish that appeals to American tastes - Yum.

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    4. mahathi ramya says

      November 15, 2016 at 8:34 am

      This is my favourite and seems quick.

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      • Shalini says

        November 15, 2016 at 12:19 pm

        Thanks, Ramya 🙂

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