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Mattar paneer

Mattar paneer is an north Indian dish consisting of paneer and peas in a slightly sweet and spicy sauce.

Mattar paneer

Ingredients:

      • 1 cup – Paneer
      • 1/2 cup – Green peas
      • 2 nos – Tomatoes (medium sized, chopped finely)
      • 1 tsp – Ginger garlic crushed
      • 1/4 cup – Curd
      • 1 tsp – Lemon juice
      • Coriander leaves for garnishing
      • Salt as needed
      • 1 tbsp – Oil/ghee

For grinding:

      • 1 tsp – Oil
      • 2 nos – Onion (medium sized, sliced)
      • 1 no – Cinnamon stick
      • 1 no – Clove
      • 1 no – Cardamom
      • 1 tsp – Cumin seeds
      • 5 nos – Peppercorns
      • 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder
      • 1 tsp – Red chilli powder
      • 2 tsp – Coriander powder
      • 1/4 tsp – Garam masala powder

Mattar paneer process

Mattar paneer

Preparation method:

  1. Heat ghee in a pan, shallow fry paneer until golden brown color. Then soak the fried paneer in a warm water, set aside.
  2. Heat oil in pan, add all items given in the list “for grinding” one by one and saute until raw smell goes. Allow them to cool down and grind it to a smooth paste(add water if needed while grinding). Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add oil/ghee and add crushed ginger garlic, saute for few seconds. Then add ground masala paste saute for few mins.
  4. Add tomato, green peas along with required salt and cook until everything is well cooked. Then add beaten curd and cook for few more seconds.
  5. Add paneer cubes and required water (do not add more water), and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Switch of the stove and garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice, mix well and serve hot with roti. 

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Comments (8)

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    # August 7, 2012 at 11:31 PM
    Matar paneer looks so tempting..:))
    My most favourite dish..
    Reva
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    # August 7, 2012 at 11:34 PM
    Looks very yummy.. Nice color for the gravy!! I carving for all mutter recipes.. I hv to convince my kids to eat!

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    # August 8, 2012 at 12:36 AM
    looks incredible!!! Will definitely give it a try..
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    # August 8, 2012 at 1:08 AM
    Well perfect and finger licking one...
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    # August 8, 2012 at 1:13 AM
    rich and creamy...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA
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    PT
    # August 8, 2012 at 3:03 AM
    creamy curry.. perfect with naan..
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    # August 8, 2012 at 11:37 AM
    creamy and delicious mattar paneer....nice clicks :)
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    # August 8, 2012 at 2:12 PM
    Yummy mattar paneer, looks irresistible and inviting.

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