Flavourful Matar Paneer Recipe
From the adaptable Northern Indian cuisine, which has many diverse and delectable varieties, comes the recipe for matar paneer, a famous Indian curry dish also called as pamtar paneer ki sabzi in hindi prepared with green peas and Indian cottage cheese. This is a common North Indian dish that may be found on the menu of any Indian restaurant.
Ingredients
- ¼ tsp Cumin Seeds
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Kshmiri Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- ¼ tsp Garam Masala
- 200 g Fresh Paneer
- 1 cup Green Peas
- 3 no Finely Chopped Medium Sized Tomatoes
- 2 no Medium Sized Thunly Sliced Onions
- 1 no Slit Green Chilli
- 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 6 no Cashews
- ½ tbsp Fresh Cream
- ½ tsp Crushed Kasuri Methi
- ½ tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- 2 medium-sized thinly-sliced onions, 6 cashews, and 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste should be blended into a smooth paste in a blender
- When oil is hot, add1/4 tsp. of cumin seeds, and when they begin to sputter, add the onion-cashew mixture and continue to cook until the paste turns brown
- Mix thoroughly after adding one split green chilli and finely diced 3 tomatoes
- Now, add 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp each of coriander and cumin powder, and sauté thoroughly
- Stir in a cup of green peas
- One cup of water has now been added, and it is being heated on medium flame
- Gently stir in 200g of cubed paneer pieces
- Cook for three to five minutes on a low flame
- Now stir in 1/2 tbsp of fresh cream
- Mix well after adding 1/2 tsp of crushed kasuri methi and 1 tbsp of minced coriander leaves
- Rice or roti are both great with matar paneer ki sabzi