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Matar Paneer Recipe


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Main course

Preparation Time:

  30 Minutes

Cuisine:

  Indian Cuisine

Equipments:

  Sharp knife, Cutting board, A large, heavy kadhai, Colander, Kitchen tongs, Steel or wooden spoon for stirring

Skill Level:

  Intermediate

Matar Paneer Ingredients

  • Paneer – 400 grams
  • Green peas – 400 grams
  • Clarified butter (ghee)for deep frying – 2 tablespoons
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece
  • Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala powder – 1 teaspoon**
  • Onions - 2
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
  • Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Freshly-chopped coriander leaves – 1 bunch
  • Salt to taste

Matar Paneer Preparation Method

  • Cut the paneer into 1 inch cubes and put aside.
  • In a medium Kadhai, heat the ghee and then deep-fry the paneer pieces until golden-brown.
  • Drain the paneer pieces on the paper tissues.
  • Chop onions and ginger finely.
  • Heat a couple of tablespoons of clarified butter in the kadhai.
  • Add the chopped ginger and onions and fry until lightly browned.
  • Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  • Stir well and then add the green peas.
  • Add a little water and cook until the peas become tender, and the gravy thickens.
  • Add the paneer chunks.
  • Finally, add some garam masala and water and cook for another 5 minutes on a slow flame.
  • Serve hot with a garnish of coriander leaves.






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