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Matar Paneer Masala

Cultural Context

Matar Paneer Masala is a beloved dish from North India, often served in homes and restaurants alike. This dish combines paneer, a fresh cheese, with green peas in a spiced tomato gravy, symbolizing the comfort of Indian home cooking. Traditionally enjoyed with roti or rice, its popularity has led to numerous adaptations across the globe, making it a staple in Indian cuisine worldwide.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
oil
2 red chilies
12-15 black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies
1 tomato
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
green peas
water
paneer

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegans.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

green peas

🥗Healthier: frozen peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Frozen peas are nutritious and often cheaper than fresh.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: ginger powder

Ginger paste is convenient and has a similar flavor.

1

Heat oil in a pan.

2

Add 2 red chilies, 12-15 black peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; sauté for about 4-5 minutes.

3

Add finely chopped onion and sauté until light pink.

4

Stir in 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste and sauté for about 1 minute.

5

Add 1 chopped tomato and 2 green chilies; cook for about 1 minute.

6

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon coriander powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; mix well and sauté for 1 minute.

7

Lower the flame and cover to cook for about 1 minute.

8

Let the mixture cool for 3-4 minutes, then blend into a fine paste with some water.

9

Return the paste to the pan and cook on medium flame for 1 minute.

10

Add green peas and mix well.

11

Add water as needed, about 8-10 minutes of cooking time.

12

Cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes until peas are cooked.

13

Fry paneer until light brown and add to the mixture; mix well and cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting boardspatulablender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mutter PaneerPaneer Matar Masala

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