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Matar Paneer Recipe
Rini
Restaurant style Matar Paneer recipe.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
2
cups
Calories
420
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
tomatoes
pureed
1 1/2
cup
peas
10
cubes
paneer
1/4
red onion
1/2
cup
tomato sauce
1/2
cup
heavy cream
2
Thai chili
puree with the tomatoes
2
cloves
garlic
2
tsp
ginger
grated
1
tsp
salt
(or to taste)
2
tsp
cayenne pepper
(to taste or optional)
1
tsp
turmeric power
1
tsp
cumin powder
1
tsp
garam masala
1/2
tsp
black pepper
freshly ground
2
tsp
oil
1/2
tsp
mustard seeds
1/2
tsp
cumin seeds
1/2
cup
water
Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Chop the onions finely
Chop the garlic finely.
If the peas are too frozen, microwave them for about 15 seconds
Heat a medium pan on medium heat
Add 1 tsp of oil
Add the paneer cubes and make sure they are roasted on both sides.
Remove the paneer and set aside
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and the mustard seeds
Wait for the mustard seeds to start popping
Add the cumin seeds and the garlic
Allow the garlic to brown a little
Add the onions and allow to caramelize
Add the cayenne pepper and turmeric powder to the onions
Add the tomato mixture
Cook until some of the water has dissipated
Add the salt, peas and any other remaining spices
Cook for 3 minutes before adding water
Add the heavy cream and stir well
Add the roasted paneer and stir.
Simmer for about 10 minutes on low before serving
Serve the matar paneer hot with Naan and / Or Rice
Notes
If you have a cooking torch, this would be perfect for it. Use the torch to roast the paneer on all sides
Nutrition
Serving:
2
g
Calories:
420
kcal
Carbohydrates:
31
g
Protein:
11
g
Fat:
29
g
Saturated Fat:
15
g
Cholesterol:
84
mg
Sodium:
1527
mg
Potassium:
906
mg
Fiber:
9
g
Sugar:
13
g
Vitamin A:
3780
IU
Vitamin C:
75.2
mg
Calcium:
125
mg
Iron:
4.2
mg
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