About
Matar Paneer is a popular vegetarian dish from the Indian subcontinent made from peas and paneer (cottage cheese), simmered together in a rich and spicy curry sauce. The dish is typically served with Indian breads like roti or naan, or with rice. It is a comfort food loved by people of all age groups. It is also a great source of protein and provides a balanced meal when served with roti or rice.
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Recipe
Ingredients
paneer (cottage cheese)
200g
fresh peas
1 cup
medium onions, finely chopped
2
medium tomatoes, pureed
2
green chillies, sliced
2
ginger
2 teaspoons
garlic paste
cumin seeds
2 teaspoons
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
2 teaspoons
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Directions
Step 1:
Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Step 2:
Add the chopped onions and green chillies, cook until the onions turn translucent.
Step 3:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.
Step 4:
Add the pureed tomatoes and cook till the oil separates from the masala.
Step 5:
Add the turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder and garam masala, sauté for a minute.
Step 6:
Add the peas, paneer and salt to the pan, mix well to coat the paneer and peas in the masala.
Step 7:
Cover the pan and cook on a low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.
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