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Cooked matar paneer curry with soft paneer cubes and green peas

Matar Paneer Recipe (Paneer Matar)

Matar Paneer, also known as Paneer Matar or Mutter Paneer is a popular North Indian curry made with soft tender paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and green peas in a mildly spiced gravy. This dish is wholesome and healthy for lunch or dinner. Free from cream or butter, this restaurant-style matar paneer recipe provides a lighter, yet equally satisfying Indian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Indian curry, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pan or wok
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Measuring spoons & cup
  • 1 Knife & chopping board
  • 1 Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 chopped ginger
  • 10 cashew nuts
  • 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 –4 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup boiled green peas matar
  • 250 grams paneer cut into cubes
  • 2 cups water adjust for desired consistency
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onions on high flame for 1 minute.
  • Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes until slightly brown.
  • Stir in ginger and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add cashew nuts and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  • Transfer this mixture to a blender, blend with ¼ cup water to form a smooth paste.
  • In the same pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Stir well.
  • Add the blended masala paste to the pan. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens.
  • Add green peas to the gravy, mix well, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add paneer cubes and gently mix. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1½ to 2 cups of water (adjust based on desired consistency). Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas and paneer soften.
  • Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with roti, naan, or steamed rice

Notes

  • Serve Matar Paneer dish with poori, roti, naan, or paratha.
  • For a healthy twist, serve matar paneer with steamed basmati rice, jeera rice, or peas pulao.
  • To enhance your meal, serve with kheer, salad, or plain yogurt/rait
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