Matar Paneer

Matar Paneer (Cottage cheese with peas)

'Matar paneer' is North Indian recipe and prepared with cottage cheese, peas and a creamy blend of spices. It is served with naan, paratha, rice or roti. It is very simple and mouth-watering dish.

Ingredients
Cottage Cheese (Paneer) 1 cup - cut into cubes
Peas (Matar) 1 cup
Onion (medium) 1, chopped
Tomato (medium) 1, chopped
Dahi (Yogurt) 4 tbsp, beaten
Ginger Paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder ) 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder (Haldi ) 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp
Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi ) 1/2 tsp
Oil 4 tbsp
Sugar 1/2 tsp (optional)
Salt as per taste
Fresh Coriander leaves, chopped for garnishing

Method

1. For soft paneer - deep the paneer pieces into cold water.
2. In deep pan heat the oil and add onion. Fry till it turns light brown.
3. Then add ginger paste & garlic paste, saute for a while and add the tomato.
4. Fry for another 2 mins and add sugar.Saute it.
5. Then add the spices - red chili powder, haldi, dhaniya powder & salt. Fry it for 2 mins.
6. Add peas and stir it for 1 min and add the yogurt. Simmer for 3-4 mins.

      7.  Then add 1 cup water and wait till peas are tender and boil come.

     8.  Now add the paneer pieces and cook for 5 mins on a slow flame.
     9.  Add garam masala powder and kasoori methi & mix it well.
    10. Garnish matar paneer with chopped coriander leaves.
    11. Serve hot with paratha, roti or rice.Enjoy!!!

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