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Matar Paneer

Matar Paneer

by Nabeela Kauser
A rich, warming curry of soft paneer cubes and sweet green peas in a fragrant tomato-onion sauce, seasoned with warm spices and finished with fresh coriander.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 541 kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g Paneer cut into cubes
  • 200 g Green Peas frozen, thawed
  • 50 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Large Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 3 Tomatoes chopped
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1½ tsp Coriander Powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 150 ml Water
  • 1 tbsp Light Cream optional, for extra richness
  • 2 tsp Dried Fenugreek leaves
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves fresh, chopped

Instructions

  • Gently sauté the paneer cubes in the oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and soak in warm water for 5 minutes, drain and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the ghee. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and cloves; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6-7 minutes until softened and beginning to turn light golden.
  • Stir in the ginger and garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  • Add the spices and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
  • Pour in the water and stir to form a smooth gravy. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the green peas and simmer for 4 minutes, then add the drained paneer cubes and gently mix. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the light cream (if using), then sprinkle the crushed kasuri methi and chopped fresh coriander. Adjust salt to taste and cook for a final 1 minute.
  • Serve hot with roti, naan or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 23gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 919mgFibre: 16gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 23mgVitamin D: 0.01µgCalcium: 373mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Paneer
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