Homemade Matar Paneer
This homemade matar paneer is a gravy of matar (peas), paneer, onion, tomato, and various spices. Cook all together to perfection. It is the perfect meal for lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
- 250 g Paneer
- 250 g Peas
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 Medium onion, chopped
- 2 Medium tomato, chopped
- 5-6 Garlic cloves
- 1 Inch Ginger
- 2 Green chili, chopped
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 Green cardamom
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Tsp Coriander powder
- 1 Tsp Kashmiri lal mirch
- ½ Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Dried fenugreek leaves
- ½ Tsp Garam masala powder
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- Heat some ghee in pan on medium heat.
- Saute onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili till the onion light golden.
- Add tomatoes and saute them till they are soft.
- Now turn off the flame and let them cool down.
- When they cool down make a smooth paste in a blender.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil, add bay leaf, cumin seeds, cloves, green cardamom. let them sizzle.
- Add tomato and onion puree to it.
- Season spices: Kashmiri lal mirch, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Saute them.
- Now add green peas and paneer cubes to it with 2 cups of water.
- Mix everything well. Cover the kadai with steamer and cook it on medium flame.
- Simmer it till gets thick gravy texture and stir at intervals.
- When it gets a thick texture add kasuri methi and garam masala to it.
- Mix very well and turn off the flame. The matar paneer is ready to serve.