Recipe of Matar Paneer: A Delicious Indian Dish
Hey Everyone!!
Today, I’m excited to share my recipe for Matar Paneer, a dish that’s close to the heart of every Indian household. This flavorful and protein-rich dish is made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and green peas, and it’s often prepared on special occasions. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- Paneer (cut into long slices)
- Green peas (frozen or fresh)
- Onions (finely chopped)
- Tomatoes (finely chopped)
- Green chilies (finely chopped)
- Garlic-ginger paste
- Whole spices (cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, bay leaf)
- Ground spices (turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt)
- Oil
- Curd for gravy (1 cup)
- Fresh coriander leaves (for garnishing)
Steps to Prepare:
Step 1: Prepping the Ingredients
Start by preparing all the vegetables and spices. Chop the onions, tomatoes, and green chilies finely. Prepare garlic-ginger paste. Take the green peas out of the freezer and keep them ready in a bowl. Slice the paneer into long pieces.
Step 2: Cooking the Base
- Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the whole spices like cinnamon, cumin seeds, and bay leaf. Sauté them until aromatic.
- Add the garlic-ginger paste and roast it well.
Step 3: Building the Flavors
- Add the chopped onions to the pan and roast them until golden brown.
- Toss in the chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute.
- Add the tomatoes along with ground spices—turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Roast this mixture until the oil starts separating from the spices.
Step 4: Creating the Gravy
- Pour half a cup of water into the mixture and let it cook until the water evaporates. This step ensures all the spices blend together.
- Add the curd and stir well. Let it cook for a few minutes to create a rich and creamy gravy.
Step 5: Adding Peas and Paneer
- Mix in the green peas and cover the pan with a lid. Let the peas cook for a few minutes until tender.
- Finally, add the paneer slices and let them simmer in the gravy for 2-3 minutes so they absorb all the flavors.
Step 6: Garnishing and Serving
Garnish the dish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve it hot with chapati, naan, or rice.
That’s it! A delicious and healthy dish ready to enjoy. This Matar Paneer recipe is simple yet packed with flavor, perfect for any occasion. Try it out, and let me know how it turns out!
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Wow this dish looks so appetizing, I would love to try it, is it very spicy?
Thank you for stopping by. It's not spicy, you can avoid chillies if you don't want it to be spicy. So try it once and also let me know whenever you try it 😉.
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