Matar Paneer

Matar paneer is an Indian vegetarian curry that fuses green peas with hot paneer. For the home chef, paneer cheese cubes are easy to come by, especially at an ethnic food store. Serve it with jeera rice or nan. Let see the ingredients we need.

Ingredients:

250 gm  paneer (cube)

1 cup green peas

Vegetable oil for deep-frying paneer

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 medium tomatoes

2-3 green chillies

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1/4 cup water

Salt (as per taste)

Procedure:

Fry the paneer until golden brown, drain on a paper towel, and set aside.

Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, and remove the peel. Grind them into a puree.

Take a pan put 3 tbsp oil in it and heat for a couple of minutes then add the onions and ginger. Saute until the onions are brown and translucent.

Add the tomato puree and cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes until the oil separates.

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, and peas. Cover and cook until peas are tender.

Add the paneer pieces, and 1/4 cup water, and simmer on low heat for about 5-6 minutes, until all the flavors are combined.

Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with jeera rice or nan.