Matar Paneer

Name: Matar Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil (15 ml, use oil of choice); 2 whole green cardamom; 4-5 black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 medium onion (160 grams, roughly chopped); 1 inch ginger (13 grams, chopped); 4 large garlic cloves (14 grams, chopped); 1-2 green chilies (roughly chopped, adjust to taste); 3 medium tomatoes (400 grams, roughly chopped); 10 whole cashews; 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste); 3/4 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (+ more to sprinkle); 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional); 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1.25 cups water; 250 grams paneer; 1/2-3/4 cup green peas (I used frozen soaked in warm water for 5 minutes); cilantro (to garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Creamy and luscious Matar Paneer is one of the most popular paneer dishes! Soft paneer and sweet green peas are cooked in a onion-tomato gravy with spices. This vegetarian curry tastes best with fresh rotis!

Updated at: Sat, 03 Jun 2023 08:29:55 GMT