Hello everybody, hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, matar paneer. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Matar Paneer is a popular Indian curry dish made with green peas and cottage cheese from the North Indian cuisine. Matar Paneer - Easy home style recipe. Dhaba Style Matar Paneer - Spicy in Taste. Matar paneer is a restaurant style creamy, delicious and rich peas paneer curry.
Matar Paneer is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It is appreciated by millions daily. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes delicious. Matar Paneer is something that I have loved my entire life. They are fine and they look fantastic.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook matar paneer using 20 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Matar Paneer:
- Take 400 grams paneer cubed
- Prepare 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Take 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Take 3 green cardamoms
- Get 2 cloves
- Get 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- Prepare 1 -inch piece of ginger, chopped
- Make ready 1 medium red onion, finely chopped ~ 1 1/2 cups
- Take 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Get 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- Take 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- Get 1 tbsp coriander powder
- Take 1 tsp salt, divided
- Make ready 1/4 cup water to cook spices
- Prepare 3 Roma tomatoes pureed ~ 2 1/2 cups
- Prepare 1 1/2 cups water
- Prepare 1 cup frozen peas rinsed under warm water
- Take 1/2 tbsp kasoori methi
- Take 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Prepare 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Garnish matar paneer with cilantro leaves. Matar paneer is made more often in North Indian homes for dinner or lunch. You can have it with chapati or naan and even mix with rice. Matar paneer is a delicious curry made of paneer cubes and fresh peas cooked in a rich, spicy and tangy gravy.
Steps to make Matar Paneer:
- Chop the ginger, garlic and red onions, Puree the tomatoes using a blender.
- Heat a pot on medium heat, once hot, add oil followed by cumin seeds, green cardamom, and cloves. Saute for about 30 seconds. Add the ginger and garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
- Add the red onions and 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir. Allow the onions to cook for about 7 minutes. Stir occasionally. The onions should be slightly brown.
- Add the spices - red chili powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Saute for a couple of seconds. Immediately add water and cook down the spices. The water prevents the spices from burning.
- Add tomato puree and another 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir. Cover and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat.
- 20 minutes later - the tomatoes should look well cooked. Add 1 1/2 cups of water. Stir. Cook for a couple of minutes until heated. Add frozen peas that have been rinsed under warm water. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Now add dry kasoori methi leaves. Stir. Add paneer and cook for about 30 seconds to 1-minute max. Do not overcook the paneer. Turn off the stove. - Add garam masala.
- Finish with 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro. Matar Paneer is ready! Check for salt and serve.
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You can have it with chapati or naan and even mix with rice. Matar paneer is a delicious curry made of paneer cubes and fresh peas cooked in a rich, spicy and tangy gravy. Matar paneer is one of my favorite North Indian dishes. Matar paneer is a popular dish ordered in Indian restaurants and is also a favorite on special occasions and parties. One of the most popular Punjabi dishes, matar paneer is a really simple dish to prepare and is packed with rich flavours.
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