Name: Paneer Matar – North Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 Medium sized sliced onion; 4 Medium sliced tomato; 4-5 Bedki mirchi (dried red chilies); 5 Cashew nuts; 2 tbsp White sesame; 2 tbsp Daniya (coriander seeds); 1 tbsp Jeera (cumin seeds); 1/4 Slice ginger; 9-10 Garlic cloves; 250 gms Paneer, cubed; 100 grms Fresh peas; 2 tbsp Kitchen king masala; 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 Bay leaf; 1 Small piece of jaggery; for garnish Fresh coriander, chopped; approx. 4-5 tbsp total Oil

Recipe Summary

Paneer Matar is a classic North Indian curry featuring soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and fresh green peas simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy made from a blend of sautéed onions, tomatoes, cashews, and spices. This vegetarian dish is known for its creamy texture and flavorful profile, perfect to be enjoyed with rice or Indian breads.

All Ingredients - For the Gravy Paste

Medium sized sliced onion 4
Medium sliced tomato 4
Bedki mirchi (dried red chilies) 4-5
Cashew nuts 5
White sesame 2 tbsp
Daniya (coriander seeds) 2 tbsp
Jeera (cumin seeds) 1 tbsp
Slice ginger 1/4
Garlic cloves 9-10

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients & Spices

Paneer, cubed 250 gms
Fresh peas 100 grms
Kitchen king masala 2 tbsp
Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tbsp
Bay leaf 1
Small piece of jaggery 1
Fresh coriander, chopped for garnish
Oil approx. 4-5 tbsp total

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare ingredients for the paste

Slice 4 medium onions and 4 medium tomatoes. Gather 4-5 Bedki mirchi, 5 cashew nuts, 2 tbsp white sesame, 2 tbsp daniya, 1 tbsp jeera, 1/4 slice ginger, and 9-10 garlic cloves.

Step 2: Sauté paste ingredients

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the sliced onions and fry until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic, continue frying for 1-2 minutes. Then add the sliced tomatoes, Bedki mirchi, cashew nuts, white sesame, daniya, and jeera. Mix well and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the mixture is cooked.

Step 3: Blend the paste

Transfer the sautéed ingredients to a blender and blend into a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.

Step 4: Marinate paneer

In a bowl, add 2 tbsp kitchen king masala, 1 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder, and 1 tbsp salt. Add 250 gms paneer cubes and 1 tbsp oil. Mix well to coat the paneer evenly with the spices.

Step 5: Sauté paneer

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the marinated paneer cubes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 6: Prepare the gravy base

In a kadai (or deep pan), heat 1 tbsp oil. Add 1 bay leaf and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 7: Cook the gravy

Pour the blended paste into the kadai. Stir well and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil begins to separate from the paste and the gravy thickens.

Step 8: Add peas and jaggery

Add 100 grams of fresh green peas and a small piece of jaggery to the gravy. Mix and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the peas are tender.

Step 9: Combine with paneer

Add the sautéed paneer cubes to the gravy. Mix gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10: Garnish and serve

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander. Serve hot with rice or roti.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For the Gravy Paste

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients & Spices

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare ingredients for the paste

Step 2: Sauté paste ingredients

Step 3: Blend the paste

Step 4: Marinate paneer

Step 5: Sauté paneer

Step 6: Prepare the gravy base

Step 7: Cook the gravy

Step 8: Add peas and jaggery

Step 9: Combine with paneer

Step 10: Garnish and serve

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