Matar Paneer Paneer And Peas Recipes

MATAR PANEER, HOW TO MAKE MUTTER PANEER

Steps:

• If using store bought paneer, soak it in a bowl of hot water for 20 mins. Drain the water and use. This step helps to keep the paneer soft.
• Pour 1 tbsp oil to a hot pan. When the oil turns hot, add 1 to 2 green cardamoms (optional), ginger & garlic.
• Fry for a minute. Next add 1 cup chopped onions & saute until they turn light golden.
• Put in 1½ cup tomatoes and ¼ teaspoon salt.
• Saute for 2 to 3 mins. Add 12 cashews. Cook covered until soft & mushy.
• Cool this completely. Add to a grinder along with curd/ yogurt (optional) and make a smooth puree.
• Heat 2 tbsps oil in the same pan. Saute 1 inch cinnamon & 1 bay leaf for a minute.
• Lower the heat and add ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¾ to 1 teaspoon chili powder, sugar (optional), ¾ to 1 teaspoon garam masala and ½ to ¾ teaspoon coriander powder. Mix well.
• Pour the pureed onion tomato mixture. If your puree is not smooth, then pass it through a filter/sieve.
• Saute until the masala comes together and turns thick. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
• Next add ¾ cup green peas. Pour 1 to 1 ¼ cups water. If using fresh peas, boil them until tender in a pot, drain and use. If using frozen peas then you can rinse and use.
• Mix well to make a thick gravy. Add more water if needed.
• Mix and cook covered on a medium heat until the gravy thickens and traces of oil appear over the gravy.
• Crush 1 teaspoon kasuri methi in your palm & sprinkle all over. Mix well.
• Check salt and add more if needed. Add 1 slit green chilli (optional) & 250 grams cubed paneer.
• Cover and cook just for 2 mins. Sprinkle coriander leaves and cream.
• Stir well. Serve matar paneer with jeera rice, naan or paratha.
• Make a fine paste of ginger garlic and keep aside. Bring 1 ½ cups water to a rolling boil and add the onions. Boil for 5 mins and remove them.
• To a blender jar, add chopped tomatoes, boiled onions, cashews, cardamoms and yogurt (optional). Blend them to make a very smooth puree without adding water.
• Press saute button on the instant pot and pour oil. Do not let the pot become too hot. Add bay leaf, cinnamon and ginger garlic (to a side into the oil). Saute for 30 seconds.
• Pour the onion tomato puree. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, coriander powder and garam masala.
• Saute until the mixture turns slightly thicker and aromatic. Cover with an external lid to avoid splatters. This step takes about 5 minutes. Press cancel button.
• Pour 1 cup water and deglaze the pot well. Secure the Instant pot with the lid and position the steam release valve to sealing.
• Press pressure cook button (low) & set the timer to 5 mins. If you want to put your rice together, soak basmati rice for 30 mins and drain the water. Place the rice bowl over a trivet and pour hot water.
• When the IP is done, wait for 6 to 7 minutes & then release the rest of the pressure manually.
• Stir the gravy. Add green peas and cook for 2 minutes. (If you are using fresh peas, you will need to boil them separately and then add here.) To avoid splatters, cover the pot when you cook.
• Taste test and add more salt if needed. If the curry is runny, cook it on saute mode for a few minutes.
• Add kasuri methi, cream and paneer. Stir and Press cancel. Remove the steel insert carefully & cover the pot immediately. Let matar paneer rest for 10 minutes.

MATTAR PANEER - INDIAN PEAS WITH PANEER CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet and saute the paneer in batches (add more oil if necessary), until lightly browned, and drain on paper toweling.
• In a large pan, heat the 3 tbsp oil or ghee and cook the onion, ginger and garlic until the onion is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook until the spices become fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Add the paneer, water, and peas and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce is thick and smooth.
• Garnish with cilantro before serving.

MATTAR PANEER (PEAS AND PANEER IN SPICED TOMATO GRAVY)

Steps:

• Heat ghee in a large frying pan or medium wok on high for 30 seconds, or until it is melted. Lower heat to medium and lightly fry paneer or tofu cubes, turning frequently, until they are golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
• In the same frying pan or wok add onion, ginger and garlic, and cook on medium, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until onions are translucent.
• Add chile powder, cumin seeds and turmeric, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Add 3/4 cup water. Simmer on medium until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium-low, and stir in cashew butter. Add peas and paneer. Stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness. Top with heavy cream in a swirl, if you like. Sprinkle with garam masala. Serve with rice or roti.

MATAR PANEER RECIPE - PANEER IN PEAS GRAVY

Steps:

• To begin making the Matar Paneer Recipe, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.
• Add the chopped tomatoes to a mixer grinder jar and blend to make a smooth puree. Keep this aside.
• Thaw the frozen green peas in the microwave along with a tablespoon of butter and keep aside.
• Heat ghee in a cooking pan/ wok/ kadai; add the whole spices from cloves, cinnamon, badi elaichi and pepper. Stir fry them for a few seconds till the aromas start whiffing through the room.
• Next, add the onion, ginger and garlic and saute until the onions become soft and tender and lightly golden brown.
• Stir in the masalas - turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala powder. Give it a stir.
• Add the tomato puree, salt and sugar and give the mixture a stir.
• Allow the tomato masala to come to a brisk boil. Once it comes to a brisk boil, stir in the kasuri methi, paneer and the buttered green peas.
• Cover the pan, and simmer the Matar Paneer for about 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Give the Matar Paneer a taste and adjust the salt and spices accordingly.
• Finally stir in the coriander leaves and transfer the Matar Paneer to a bowl and serve hot.
• Serve the Matar Paneer along with hot Phulka smeared with ghee along with Indian Sliced Salad and Lacha Pyaz for lunch or dinner.

MATAR PANEER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat until it's shimmering hot. Add the paneer, then turn the heat down a little. Fry until it starts to brown at the edges, then turn it over and brown on each side - the paneer will brown faster than you think, so don't walk away. Remove the paneer from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
• Put the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli in the pan, and fry everything for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, mashing them with the back of a spoon and simmer everything for 5 mins until the sauce smells fragrant. Add a splash of water if it's too thick. Season well. Add the peas and simmer for a further 2 mins, then stir in the paneer and sprinkle over the garam masala. Divide between two bowls, top with coriander leaves and serve with naan bread, roti or rice.