This Dhaba-style Mutter Paneer curry is a rich and flavorful dish featuring a smooth onion-tomato-cashew paste. It combines tender paneer cubes and green peas in a creamy, aromatic gravy, perfect for a hearty meal.
All Ingredients - For Tomato Onion Paste
Oil2 tbsp
Onion2 sliced
Tomato2 chopped
Cashew2 tbsp
All Ingredients - For Mutter Paneer
Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Ginger Garlic2 tbsp, chopped
Onion1 finely chopped
Turmerichalf tsp
Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Cumin Powderhalf tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp, crushed
Salt1 tsp
Tomato Onion Pasteall
Peas1 cup
Hot Water1 cup
Paneer2 cup, cubed
Wateras needed
Sugarhalf tsp
Garam Masalahalf tsp
Cream2 tbsp
Coriander2 tbsp, chopped
⚠ Contains Allergens
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Tomato Onion Paste
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 2 sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, which takes about 1 minute. Next, add 2 chopped tomatoes and continue to sauté until they soften and achieve a mushy texture, approximately 1 minute and 10 seconds. Allow the mixture to cool completely, then transfer it to a blender. Add 2 tbsp cashews and blend into a smooth paste.
Step 2: Sauté Spices and Gravy Base
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok. Add 1 tsp cumin and 2 tbsp chopped ginger garlic. Sauté until the ginger garlic turns golden brown, which takes about 1 minute. Then, add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until it also turns golden brown, approximately 1 minute. Reduce the flame to low. Add half tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp chilli powder, half tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp crushed kasuri methi, and 1 tsp salt. Sauté these spices for about 1 minute until they become aromatic. Pour in the prepared tomato onion paste. Mix well and continue to sauté until the paste thickens and oil begins to separate from the sides, which takes about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Cook Peas and Paneer
Add 1 cup peas to the gravy and mix well for about 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup hot water and mix until well combined, approximately 1 minute. Cover the wok with a lid and cook for 5 minutes until the oil separates, indicating the gravy is well cooked. Add 2 cups cubed paneer and water as needed to adjust the consistency of the curry. Mix gently. Simmer the curry for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the paneer to absorb the flavors.
Step 4: Finish and Serve
Add half tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp cream, and 2 tbsp chopped coriander to the curry. Mix everything well. Serve the Dhaba Style Mutter Paneer hot with your choice of roti or rice.
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