Indian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Matar paneer
40 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A very familiar North Indian paneer curry with peas.
Ingredients
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- 300 g paneer, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups peas
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
Let’s make it
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and onion; cook until soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, coriander powder, and salt; cook 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in peas and water and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and cook 5 minutes more.
- Finish with garam masala and serve with roti or rice.
Keep the gravy smooth and mild for a family-style curry.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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