Mattar Paneer (Peas & Cheese)
Matar paneer is a popular Indian dish consisting of paneer (a type of fresh cheese) and peas (matar) cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy. It combines the soft, creamy texture of paneer with the sweet pop of green peas, all enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
10 minCook
25 minReady
35 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | each |
onions
|
|
2 | each |
tomatoes
|
|
4 | cloves |
garlic
|
|
½ | package |
green peas
frozen |
|
1 | cube |
ginger
|
* |
¼ | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
1 | x |
salt
to taste |
* |
1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
* |
½ | teaspoon |
garam masala
|
* |
2 | cups |
water
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 | each |
onions
|
|
2 | each |
tomatoes
|
|
4 | cloves |
garlic
|
|
0.5 | package |
green peas
frozen |
|
1 | cube |
ginger
|
* |
1.3 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
1 | x |
salt
to taste |
* |
1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
* |
2.5 | ml |
garam masala
|
* |
473 | ml |
water
|
Directions
Cut paneer in 1inch cubes and deep fry.
Make masala with onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes.
Season and add turmeric.
Add peas and paneer.