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Matar Paneer

by Nabeela Kauser
Matar Paneer is a classic North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes and green peas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato gravy. It’s a comforting vegetarian dish that pairs beautifully with naan or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 535 kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g Paneer cut into cubes
  • 200 g Frozen Peas
  • 50 ml Oil
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 3 Tomatoes chopped
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 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
  • 1 handful Fresh Coriander 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 dried fenugreek and chopped fresh coriander. Adjust salt to taste and cook for a final 1 minute.
  • Serve hot with roti, naan or steamed rice.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 23gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 804mgFibre: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1036IUVitamin C: 16mgVitamin D: 0.01µgCalcium: 368mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Curry, One Pot Meal, Paneer, Ramadan
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