Matar Paneer

Matar Paneer is a delicious north indian (from punjab)curry, Prepared with paneer and peas.

Matar PaneerMatar Paneer

Recipe Servings

:4

Recipe Cook Time

:30 minutes

Preparation Time

:15 minutes

Category

:Veg, Medium, Main course

Recipe Rating

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Tags: Matar, Paneer, Peas

Ingredients

Paneer, cubed :-1 cup

Peas :- 1/2 cup

Onion :- 2 medium ( paste )

Tomato :- 1 1/2 cups chopped

Green chillies:- 2 nos.

Ginger garlic paste:- 1 tsp

Red chilli powder :- 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder :- 1 tsp

Turmeric powder :- 1/4 tsp

Garam masala powder :- 1/2 tsp

Cinnamon :- 1 inch

Cardamom :- 1 no.

Cloves :- 2-3 no.

Cumin seeds :- 1 tsp

Pepper :- 5-6 nos

Bay leaves :- 1

Coriander leaves :-1 tbsp For garnishing

Fresh cream :- 1tbsp

Oil / Ghee :- 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Methods

Heat a kadai with oil/ghee and add the bay leaf, cinnamon, elachi, cloves, pepper and lastly jeera, after jeera splutters, add onion paste and fry till golden brown.

Now add ginger-garlic paste and fry for few minutes.

Add the tomato, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and mix well and Just give it a fry, and put off the flame.Let it cool and grind it along with little water to a smooth paste.

Again heat the oil in the pan and add the green chillies and fry ,then add the ground paste. Fry for a minute or two.

Add green peas and cook for 5-6 mins. Now add the paneer and simmer for 7-8 mts. Add salt. Simmer for a few more mins, till the gravy thickens.

Sprinkle garam masala and add fresh cream. Off the gas

Garnish with coriander leaves and onion rings.

Serve hot with roti, naan, paratha or rice.

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