Matar Paneer (Green Peas & Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)

 

Green peas and paneer are commonly used in Matar Paneer. It is typically prepared with cream, tomatoes, and spices. Matar Paneer can be made with a variety of vegetables such as green beans, carrots, potatoes, and cauliflower. Matar paneer is typically accompanied by rice, roti, naan, or chapati. Paneer is a type of fresh cheese that can be found in most Asian and Indian grocery stores. Paneer is high in calcium, protein, and vitamins A and D.

Ingredients:

Cottage cheese or paneer – 500 gm

Peas – 500 gm

Peanuts – 50 gm

Coriander seeds – 2 tsp

Whole dry red chillies – 4 nos (optional)

Tomatoes – 2 large (Make tomato puree)

Onions – 1 large (or 1/2 cup chopped)

Green chillies – 2 nos (optional)

Cashews – 4 nos (optional)

Red chilli powder

Turmeric Powder

Warm Water

Method of Preparation:

Dry roast the peanuts, coriander seeds, whole dry red chilies, and cashews first. Grind until finely powdered.

Heat the oil in a kadai.

Deep fry the paneer cubes and then soak them in warm water.

To make the curry, add ghee to the oil in the pan or kadai. You can also use only ghee in the pan.

Next, add shahi jeera, chopped onions, and chopped green chilies.

Add the cashew peanut powder and mix well.

Mix in the turmeric and chilli powder.

Add the tomato puree.

Add salt

* The special guest of the recipe — Green Peas 

Stir well

Add the required amount of water for the curry

Add the paneer cubes

DONE

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Conclusion: This is without a doubt one of the best recipes I've ever tried. I was nervous about making it because it sounded so complicated, but it was actually quite simple. The recipe above serves 6 people. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new flavour or something new to impress friends and family with. Enjoy!