Make Punjabi-Style Matar Paneer At Home With This Easy Recipe

By Suprita Mitter

July 14, 2024

Matar Paneer is a popular North Indian dish featuring green peas (matar) and paneer ( cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and flavourful tomato-based gravy. This delicious dish can be served hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Ingredients

200 gms paneer 1 cup green peas 2 tbsp mustard oil or ghee 2  tomatoes 1 onion 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 2 green chilies 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 bay leaf

Ingredients

1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp kasuri methi 1/2 cup fresh cream Fresh coriander

Step 1

Heat mustard oil. Lightly fry paneer cubes and set aside.If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. If using frozen peas, rinse them under warm water.

Step 2

 In the same pan, heat the remaining mustard oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and bay  leaf. Add finely chopped onions and sauté. Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. 

Step 3

Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala.Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt.

Step 4

Add the green peas to the gravy and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas are tender. Add the fried paneer cubes and mix.

Step 5

Sprinkle garam masala and crushed kasuri methi. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.