How to Make the Best and Easy Matar Paneer at Home
Matar Paneer is a delicious North Indian dish that combines tender fried paneer cubes and green peas in a rich, spiced tomato-based gravy. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner and pairs wonderfully with naan, roti, or rice.
Servings 4
Calories
Ingredients
- 200 gm Paneer-cubed
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Black Cardamom
- 2 Clove
- 2 Green Cardamom
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1+1 tsp Giner + garlic grated/paste
- 1 Onion- chopped
- 1-2 Green chilli- chopped
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 cup Tomato Puree
- 1 cup fresh or frozen Green Peas
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Kasuri methi
- Coriander Leaves - a handful chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream or Yogurt optional, for richness
Instructions
- Fry Panee paneer cubes. This gives them a golden crust that adds flavor and texture. Once done, we’ll dip them in warm water to keep them soft and tender.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp ghee over medium heat.
- Add whole spices like 1 bay leaf 1 black cardamom 2 cloves 2 green cardamom and 1 tsp cumin seeds let them splatter.
- Add 1 chopped onion and fry until translucent. Now add 1 tbsp ginger +1 tbsp garlic grated or paste and chopped green chilli as required. Cook until fragrant.
- Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp red chilli powder and cook until fragrant.
- Now, add 1 cup tomato puree and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add salt to taste and cook until oil oozes out.
- Add 2 cups of little water and 1 cup of green peas Let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until peas are tender.
- Add the fried paneer and garam masala, stirring well and cook for few minutes.
- Switch off the flame and add 2 tbsp fresh cream or yoghurt, 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi and a handful of chopped coriander. Mix well.
- Our Mater Paneer Is Ready to serve.Serve with Roti, Paratha, Naan or steamed rice.