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Matar Paneer

Cultural Context

Matar Paneer, a beloved dish from North India, combines fresh green peas and paneer cheese in a spiced tomato gravy. Traditionally served with rice or roti, it symbolizes comfort and celebration in Indian households. Over the years, it has gained popularity worldwide, often appearing on menus of Indian restaurants globally, showcasing the rich flavors of Indian cuisine.

IndianNPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp oil
6 cloves garlic
1 piece ginger
3 medium sized onions
4 medium sized tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ghee
2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
200 grams paneer
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
crushed kasoori methi
chopped coriander leaves

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories and can mimic the texture of paneer.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

green peas

🥗Healthier: frozen peas

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Frozen peas are often more affordable and just as nutritious.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

1

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a kadai.

2

Add 6 cloves of garlic and a piece of ginger to the kadai.

3

Add 3 medium sized onions roughly chopped and sauté until transparent.

4

Add 4 medium sized tomatoes roughly chopped and cook until mushy.

5

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the tomatoes and cook until they are nice and mushy.

6

Turn off the stove and cool the mixture completely.

7

Transfer the cooled mixture to a mixer jar and grind it to a fine paste, adding a little water if required.

8

In the same kadai, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 teaspoons of ghee.

9

Add the ground tomato and onion paste to the kadai.

10

Add 2 teaspoons of kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon of coriander powder to the paste.

11

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix everything together.

12

Cook the gravy for 5 minutes.

13

After 5 minutes, add the cooked peas and 200 grams of paneer cut into cubes.

14

Add 1/2 cup of water and cook for about 10 minutes on medium flame.

15

After 10 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder and some crushed kasoori methi (optional).

16

Add some chopped coriander leaves, mix everything, and turn off the stove.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

kadaimixer jar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mattar Paneer

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