Matar Paneer


It is fun to try variations of usual dish. Since you have made it so many times it becomes second nature and the taste is also something you get bored with. So I started looking for getting different flavor/taste from same old dishes . I came across a video on youtube (unfortunately couldn't find the link ) and thought of giving it a try, it was totally worth , matar paneer turned out super yummy and in the process I learned new recipe for typical stuff.

If you are looking for simpler version then click here



Ingredients:-

Butter:- 2 Tbsp
Ghee:- 2 Tbsp

Cinnamon:- 1
Bay Leaf:- 1
Cardamom:- 1
Cumin Seeds:- 1 Tsp

Onion:- 1 1/2
Ginger:- 1 inch piece
Cashews:- 2 Tbsp

Tomatoes:- 2
salt as per taste
Red Chilli Powder:- 1 Tsp
Turmeric Powder:- 1 Tsp
Coriander Powder:- 1 Tsp
Cumin Powder:- 1 Tsp
Garam Masala:- 1 Tsp
Aamchoor/ Dry Mango Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Kasoori Methi:- 1/2 Tsp

Peas:- 1 Cup
Paneer:- 1 1/2 Cup

Water:- 2 1/2 Cups
Cream:- 1/2 Cup

Procedure:-

Grind Onion, Ginger & cashews together in a food processor and set aside

Grind tomatoes and set aside

If you are using the paneer loaf, then cut them into cubes and fry them in oil or ghee till they turn light brown in color.Then soak these paneer cubes in hot water for about 1/2 an hour so as to make them soft. If you are using the fried that we get in Indian grocery stores then u can directly place them in hot water and allow it to stay for half an hour to make it soft.

1) Heat butter and ghee in a non stick pan.
2) Add cinnamon, bay leaf , cardamom & cumin
3) Add onion paste ( made earlier) and cook until golden brown.
4) Add tomato puree and all the spices ( except kasoori methi) and mix everything well, cook until oil start separating from the sides ( it will take 10-15 minutes).
5) Add water and peas , cover and let it simmer for 5 minutes ( or until peas are cooked)
6) Add paneer and kasoori methi powder and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add cream and serve hot with chapatis..Enjoy:)






37 comments:

Pari Vasisht said...

Yumm, the curry looks superb. So true we need to keep working on new flavors to break the monotony.

priya said...

looks absolutely restaurant style...yummy with naan and parathas...tempting!

Rekha shoban said...

mutter paneer looks perfect and delicious dear....

Unknown said...

that looks so delicious..all iwant is a couple of rotis..

TREAT AND TRICK said...

This dish looks yummy and great presentation too.

Vineetha Sush said...

wow wow...looks absolutely delicious

gtyuk said...

mattar paneer looks richly seasoned and delicious!!! I love it!!!

FH said...

Craving for some of that now with Parathas, looks lovely. Love the spice blend.

Shama Nagarajan said...

delicious panner

Ambika said...

Hey Preety, That looks delicious!

Usha said...

This looks absolutely delicious ! Loved this variation of matar paneer:-)

Padhu Sankar said...

Gravy looks so creamy and delicious!
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Padma said...

Looks mouthwatering Preety. perfect with some parathas.

ann low said...

Mmm...very flavourful with all the ingredients in it.

SE said...

such a tempting and inviting picture...looks yummy

Rachana said...

mouthwatering matar paneer dear! lovely click, wish to have some now:)

Sarah Naveen said...

Wow!!! Mutter paneer looks so yummy!!! Mouthwatering recipe..

Deepa G Joshi said...

wow, this looks absolutely yummy. nice and spicy..

Anu said...

Simply superb.... Looks yummy and tempting..

Ramya Vijaykumar said...

Looks creamy and delicious... Wow the color is adorable!!!

Renuka Bedre - Rao said...

looks so perfect! loved d preparation!

Jyoti V said...

Looks so yummy dear...
love to have with paratha...

Glad to follow you...:)

Hayley said...

wow..lovely and yummy mutter paneer..love the paneer..lovely click..tempting..

Preethi Rajeev said...

it looks yummy , love the creaminess, nice click

Shri said...

This is one of my fav Indian curries and the curry looks so good..I wish I could have that bowl now..

Dori said...

Wow, looks so tasty!

PJ said...

wow, looks so yummy and delicious! completely agree on trying variations just to keep that something special going on in the kitchen :)

Valarmathi Sanjeev said...

Matar paneer looks absolutely yummy, nice pics!!!..

Siddhi Shirsat said...

Wow this luks super yummy n delicious...rich n creamy...very good recipe...

Gita Jaishankar said...

Delicious curry Preethi...looks so rich and creamy :)

Jeyashris Kitchen said...

delicious looking recipe.U have a very good collection of recipes

Dershana said...

professional lukin dish!

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Sushma Mallya said...

gravy looks too good , would be perfect with roti

Spice said...

perfect dish....who can say no to this creamy matar paneer

Srikitchen said...

wow! it looks delicious!

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Anonymous said...

very delicious

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