Mattar Paneer (Green Peas With Cheese)
January 22nd, 2007 filed under Gravy / Sauces, Paneer (Indian Cheese)
Mattar Paneer is a popular main course Indian dish, made with green peas, paneer, and a creamy blend of spices.
Serve 2 to 4.
Ingredients:
- 1 16 oz. bag of frozen green peas
- 3 medium size tomatoes
- 1/2 lb paneer
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Pinch of asafetida (hing)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 2 bay leaves (tajpat)
- 1/2 inch of cinnamon stick (dalcheene)
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt or adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Method:
- Cube the paneer into half inch pieces and deep-fry them on medium high heat. Fry until the paneer becomes a light golden color. Take the paneer out and place on a paper towel so the extra oil is absorbed.
- Mix cornstarch with three tablespoons of water and keep aside.
- Blend the tomatoes and ginger to make a paste.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed cracks right away, the oil is ready.
- Add the asafetida (hing), cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the tomato paste, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and paprika. Cook until the mixture reduces to half.
- Add the green peas and 1/4 cup of water. cook on medium heat pan should be covered. When the peas are tender, add the salt and paneer.
- To thicken the gravy add corn starch mix. Cover the pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
Suggestion:
Add 1 tablespoon fresh chopped fenugreek leaves or 1/2 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves to the gravy when cooking.
hello manjulaben
thank for your advice for indian food
every week i made one recipe in my home form from your web
but i want make sev khamni
pls u have any idea pls suggest to me i m waiting for your reply
soon as possible because i invite my friends.
thanks
one again thaks ofr your indian recipe wen and your family
nilay (u.k.)
hello manjulaben
thank for your advice for indian food
every week i made one recipe in my home
but i want make sev khamni
pls u have any idea pls suggest to me i m waiting for your reply
soon as possible
thanks
one again thaks ofr your indian recipe wen and your family
nilay (u.k.)
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Hello Mom, Pls tell me measurements in kgs or cups for making Mattar Paneer
the printed recipe is different from the one in youtube. while the paneer and green peas proprtions are much more in this printed recipe, the spices remain the same. cloves are missing in this printed recipe.
which is correct?? this website recipe or the youtube one??? pls help as i have guests coming and i would like to prepare this recipe for them. they don.t take onion and garlic.
Nandini,
Use printed recipe.
This is my favourite i’m so glad you showed this recipe!
yum yum
Hello Manjulaji,
I really enjoy your recipes as they are so simple and yummy. This one has become a regular favorite at my house and my husband and daughter love it. Infact, today I am also preparing it for my neighbors.
My mother in law also cooks the mattar paneer in a cooker for one whistle after adding the masala. I have also started doing it with this recipe and find the paneer to be very soft with this method.
best wishes,
Poorvi.
can i use cocunut milk instead of corn starch in any recipes?
I love your recipes. Just got back from an Indian grocery store and made some delicious Mattar Paneer! Thanks, Manjula!
Rajan, that recipe is already available. Look under the Subji/Vegetables list and you will find it.