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Easy Matar Paneer Recipe

Matar Paneer Recipe

This is a great recipe filled with the goodness of healthy veggies and the mouth-watering deliciousness of amazing spices. The matar paneer recipe is super easy to follow and has a fascinating collection of ingredients that work together perfectly.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner recipes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 225 (grams) paneer, cut into 3cm cubes
  • 1 (2.5cm) piece ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
  • 1 green chili, finely sliced
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • Frozen peas (150 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Small pack coriander, roughly chopped
  • Naan bread, Roti or Rice, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Step 1:
    Heat oil in a frying pan and add the paneer once it’s hot enough. Then turn the heat down a little. Keep frying until the edges turn brown, then turn it over and brown the other side.
  • Step 2:
    Now, add the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander and chili in another pan. Fry for about 1 minute, then add the tomatoes. Mash the tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Simmer everything for 5 minutes or until it’s fragrant. Then season the mixture well.
  • Step 3:
    Add the peas to the pan and simmer for about 2 minutes. Then stir in the paneer and sprinkle some garam masala over it. Top with coriander leaves and serve with naan bread (roti or rice).
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