Matar Paneer Recipe
A Classic Punjabi Dish made with Cottage cheese and fresh Green Peas.
Servings 5 People
Calories 218kcal
Ingredients
- 250 grams Paneer / Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup Green Peas
- ⅓ cup Onions finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Sugar / honey or as required
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Cream
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Salt or as required
- ½ teaspoon Sugar / Honey
- 1- 1 ½ cup water , as required to adjust the consistency
For Masala Paste
- 1 Cup Onion , about 2 Medium size onions
- 1 Cup Tomatoes . about 2 large size
- 2 no Green chillies
- 1 inch ginger
- 5-6 no garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon cashew bits / melon seeds
- 2 no cloves
- ½ inch cinnamon
- 4 no Black Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
Instructions
- Bring water to boil and add in 1 cup of fresh green peas, boil and keep it aside.
- Whilst , heat ½ - 1 teaspoon of oil in a kadai/pan , add paneer cubes and fry till it turns golden brown.
- With the help of slotted spoon remove the paneer cubes and add in to water or buttermilk . Allow it to stand for 10-15 minutes. Discard water/buttermilk and set aside paneer cubes.
- In a blender /mixer jar , add 1 cup chopped onions , 1 cup chopped tomatoes ,garlic , ginger , green chilli, cinnamon sticks , cloves , coriander seeds , black peppercorns, melon seeds/cashews and coriander leaves, blend to a smooth paste.
- In a Kadai / Pan , heat 2 tablespoon of oil , add 1 teaspoon of jeera /cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.
- Add in ⅓ cup of finely chopped onions and fry till it become brown.
- Now add in the blended masala and fry well , till oil starts to release from the edges.
- Add turmeric powder , chilli powder and garam masala , mix well everything .
- Rinse mixer jar /blender with 1 cup water and add this water to the curry.
- Add in salt , boiled green peas and continue to cook on medium heat.
- Also add paneer cubes and gentle mix everything.
- Close the lid and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Now add fresh cream ,keep on simmer for 2-3 minutes .
- Turn off the heat, add sugar/honey, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with any Indian Flat bread.
Notes
- You can add either cashews or melon seeds or both. I have used melon seeds , to cut down calories , using cashews gives a richer taste.
- Sauteing Paneer and soaking in water , gives a good soft textured paneer.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal