Matar Paneer is a delicious north indian (from punjab)curry, Prepared with paneer and peas.
Matar PaneerRecipe Servings | : | 4 |
Recipe Cook Time | : | 30 minutes |
Preparation Time | : | 15 minutes |
Category | : | Veg, Medium, Main course |
Recipe Rating | : |
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
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.
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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