How to make delicious food matar Paneer

Matar paneer is a great north Indian dish. It is very delicious and rich peas paneer curry. It is one of India’s most popular paneer dishes. The ingredients to make this simple dish start with a basic spices including turmeric, cumin powder and coriander powder.

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In most Indian homes, it is made during winters when fresh peas are in season. Now,.I am going to say about recipe of delicious matar paneer. You can see course: Lunch/Dinner

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 2 cardamon (elaichi)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger or adrak (chopped)
• 1 cup onions (chopped)
• 1½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 inch dalchini (optional)
• 1 small bay leaf (optional)
• ¾ to 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/8 tsp turmeric or haldi
• ¾ to 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ to ¾ tsp coriander or dhania powder
• ½ to ¾ cup green peas or matar
• 1 to 1 ¼ cup water (as required)
• 250 grams paneer
• 1 tsp Kasuri methi
• ¼ tsp Salt (as required)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Preparation

Heat a pan with 1 tbsp oil. When the oil turns hot, add ginger and garlic.

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Add chopped onions. When raw smell of the onions has to go away. Then add chopped tomatoes, salt and turmeric. Cook on a medium flame until the onions and tomatoes turn brown.

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After when the mixture turns brown. Now, transfer mixture to blender jar and Make a smooth blended mixture without adding water.

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After that again heat the pan with 2 tbsps oil. Add cinnamon and a small bay leaf. Add the onion tomato mixture, chili powder, garam masala and coriander powder. Fry this mixture until its color turn brown.

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You may need to boil peas then add in mixture. Pour 1 to 1 1/4 cup water.Mix well. Cover and cook until the gravy thickens.

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Add paneer cubed and kasuri methi. Cook just for 2 to 3 mins.

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Last step add chopped coriander leaves and you can also add cream. Mix very well.

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Now, serve matar paneer in bowl.