Mater Paneer Recipe
Matar Paneer is a beloved Northern Indian recipe that combines soft paneer cubes with tender green peas in a rich and aromatic tomato-based sauce. It's a delicious vegetarian dish that comes together in just 40 minutes, perfect for those looking for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 red onions chopped
- 3-4 fresh tomatoes chopped
- 15 grams ginger chopped
- 15 grams garlic
- 2-3 green chilies chopped
- 30 grams cashews
- 1/2 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Hot water as needed
Ingredients for the Dish:
- 250 grams paneer cubed
- 1 cup peas
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds jeera
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Cream for garnish
Instructions
- In a large deep sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon ghee over medium heat. Once hot, add the paneer cubes and fry until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove the paneer from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and cashews. Sauté until the onions become translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala and a tablespoon of oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and one cup of hot water. Cover and cook until the tomatoes have softened, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Transfer the cooled tomato and spice mixture to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of ghee. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Pour the blended sauce back into the pan. Reduce the sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and oil starts to separate.
- Add the green peas and mix in 2 cups of hot water, adjusting the consistency as needed. Season with salt and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Mix in the fried paneer, allowing it to heat through and absorb some of the flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and a drizzle of cream. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 792kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 937mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2108IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 695mgIron: 4mg
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