Recipe Description

Mattar Paneer Recipe cooked without Onion and Garlic. This perfect North Indian recipe is cooked for Jains and people who love to eat without Onion and Garlic. Basically a north Indian curry recipe prepared from paneer cubes and green peas. It is usually served with plain rice, jeera rice or choice of roti or parathas.

 

INGREDIENTS:

• Paneer                       120 gm
• Green Peas                1 Cup
• Tomatos puree           1 Cup
• Cream fresh               3 Tbsp
• Oil                               2 Tbsp
• Cumin Seeds             1 Tsp
• Green chilli chopped  2-3 No
• Coriander powder      2 Tbsp
• Red chilli powder       1 Tsp
• Turmeric powder        ½ Tsp
• Kasoori methi             ½ Tsp
• Garam masala           ½ Tsp
• Salt to taste
• Kaju paste                  ¼ Cup

 

How to make Matar Paneer (Method):

1. Heat oil in a Pan. Add Cumin seeds and saute for approx 10 sec. Add green chili and tomato puree and cook for 6-8 minutes.
2. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add cashew nut paste, sauté for 2 mints and reduce flame.
4. Add the green peas and paneer and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add fresh cream and
6. Add water, if required. Add kasoori methi powder, garam Masala and chopped coriander and mix well. Let it sit for a while before serving.
7. In this time, the gravy will thicken before serving.
8. Add little kasoori methi, cream and coriander leaves for garnishing. Serve with hot paratha.