Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer is an Indian dinner recipe made with fresh Peas and Paneer. It is a creamy, mildly spicy, and easy Paneer recipe that is best served with Naan or Jeera Rice.
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 250 gm Paneer
- 1 Tbsp Refined Oil
- 1 Tsp Jeera
- 1 whole Tej Patta
- 3-4 small Hari Elaichi
- 1 big Badi Elaichi
- 2-3 small Cinnamon Sticks
- 3-4 whole Cloves
- 2 medium sized Onions chopped
- 2 medium sized Tomatoes chopped
- 5-6 small Green Chilis chopped
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
For the gravy
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Green Peas
Garnish
- 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 Tsp Butter
Instructions
- Heat Refined oil in a Pan, add the whole spices. Next add the chopped onions, green chilis, and ginger garlic paste. Once it begins to sizzle, add the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cover cook until Tomatoes begins to release water.Take it out in a blending jar and cool it and then blend it unto a smooth puree. Add water if required to blend into a smooth Puree.
- In the same Pan, heat 1 tbsp of butter or ghee. Add the blended spice mix and cook over a low flame until it starts to boil. Add fresh cream and mix well.
- Add the Paneer cubes and the Peas. Mix everything well.
- Garnish with Garam Masala, some more butter and some chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.