Homestyle Mattar Paneer

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) paneer, cubed 2 cups (400g) paneer, cubed
• 1 cup (200g) green peas 1 cup (200g) green peas
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 15g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 15g, 6g
• Protein: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. 2.
   Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3.
   Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. 4.
   Add tomato puree and cook until the ghee separates from the mixture.
5. 5.
   Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. 6.
   Add green peas and cook for 5 minutes until they are tender.
7. 7.
   Gently add the paneer cubes and stir gently to coat them with the gravy. Cook for another 5 minutes.
8. 8.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
9. 9.
   Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Paneer — To keep the paneer soft and moist, soak the cubed paneer in warm water for 15 minutes before using it in the recipe.

Tips & Tricks

• For a creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of heavy cream or yogurt to the gravy.
• Adjust the spiciness of the dish by increasing or decreasing the amount of red chili powder according to your preference.
• To make the dish more nutritious, you can add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers along with the peas.

Serving advice

Serve the Homestyle Mattar Paneer hot with steamed rice or naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for added freshness and aroma.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the paneer cubes and peas on top of the gravy and sprinkle some garam masala and cilantro leaves as a final touch.