Name: Matar Paneer Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups green peas; 200g paneer (cubed); 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 tomatoes (pureed); 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup fresh cream; Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Matar Paneer Recipe

Eula Pickle Modified: July 19, 2024

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How To Make Matar Paneer Recipe

This is a classic North Indian dish made with green peas and paneer in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups green peas
200g paneer (cubed)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (pureed)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
1/4 cup fresh cream
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.
Add green peas and paneer cubes. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
Add garam masala and fresh cream. Mix gently and cook for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.