Matar Paneer Recipe

The classic recipe of peas and cottage cheese, infused with assorted masalas, herbs and potatoes.

Ingredients of Matar Paneer

1.Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a deep vessel and crackle the cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms.
2.Add the green & red chillies and ginger.
3.Then add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, coriander & zeera powder, sprinkle a bit of water and mix.
4.Now add the tomatoes and salt and stir it all together.
5.Let this simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
6.In another pan heat 2 tbsps of oil, crackle the zeera, and then add the potatoes and carrots.
7.Season with salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chilli powder and give it a good toss.
8.When the potatoes & carrots are half cooked, mix them into the tomato base.
9.Pour in a glass of water, add the peas, cover and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
10.Add the paneer, stir gently and cook till the potatoes are soft and the water reduces to a slightly thick gravy.
11.Once ready, squeeze some lime juice and serve hot.