Paneer is a quintessential ingredient that you can prepare on special occasions & festivals. To make your festival celebrations more happening, we have got you covered with this Matar Paneer recipe, which is super-easy to make. It's a quick curry that can be enjoyed with steamed rice as well as chapati. So, don't wait more and try this delicious Matar Paneer recipe explained in detail.
step 1
Saute the spices and cook onion until translucent : To prepare this mouth-watering paneer recipe, heat oil in a frying pan. Once the oil is hot enough, add the asafoetida, cumin seeds, mace powder, minced onions and green chillies. Saute the onion until translucent and then add the ginger-garlic paste in it and saute again for 2-3 minutes. If you like the smoky flavour of garlic, stir fry it for some more time and add fresh tomato puree to it.
step 2
Cook the peas first and then add paneer in the masala : Stir well and add in the dry masalas except for the garam masala and salt. Mix and saute till the oil start separating from the sides. Next, add peas and paneer. Mix it gently and add water. Adjust the spices and salt to taste. If you want to make the gravy aromatic, add the garam masala in the last step of cooking this recipe. Put the lid on the pan and let it cook.
step 3
Add fresh cream and cook for 2-3 minutes : Once the gravy starts boiling, add fresh cream. Now add garam masala and stir well.
step 4
Garnish and serve : Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with Chapati, Butter/Tandoori Roti, Jeera rice or Veg pulao! Do try this easy recipe, rate it and leave your comments in the section below.
250 gm paneer
1 cup peas
2 large minced onion
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 pinch mace powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
2 tablespoon refined oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt as required