Matar Paneer Recipe- How to make Matar Paneer- restaurant style
2014-01-29- Cuisine: Indian
- Course: Sides
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- Prep Time : 5m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 20m
Ingredients
- Paneer- 500gm
- Peas- 200 to 250 gm
- Onions, finely chopped- 1 cup
- Tomatoes, chopped- 1/2 cup
- Ginger paste- 1 tsp
- Garlic paste- 2 tsp
- Coriander powder- 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
- Chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Hot water- 1/2 cup
- Cream- 2 to 3 tbsp
- Coriander leaves, finely chopped- 2 tbsp for garnish
- Oil- 2 tsp
- Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
- Salt- to taste
Method
Step 1
Chop onions and tomatoes. Microwave the paneer for 1 minute. This makes the paneer really soft. Cut into cubes and keep aside.
Step 2
Heat 2 tsps of oil in a wok and add the cumin seeds.
Step 3
After 30 seconds, add the onions. Fry for 1 minute. Add the ginger garlic paste. Fry for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder. Fry for 30 seconds.
Step 5
Add the tomatoes, add salt. Cover and cook.
Step 6
When the tomato is cooked, add the coriander powder. Stir continuously till the oil begins to separate from the spice mixture.
Step 7
Add the peas to the masala and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Then add the paneer, water and salt, reduce flame to a simmer and cook till the gravy thickens. Add garam masala.
Step 9
When the gravy is thick enough, turn off the flame and stir in the cream.
Step 10
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Matar paneer tastes great with parathas, naan and even jeera rice.
Me and Anurag love this Subzi.. an all time fav.. 🙂
All time fav!!!!!!!!!!!!!