Matar Paneer is a classic North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes and green peas cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-onion gravy. It’s creamy, mildly spicy, and commonly served with roti, naan, or rice.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 g paneer, cubed
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped or blended
- 2–3 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup water (adjust as needed)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
- Mix in turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- Add green peas and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in water and simmer for 5–7 minutes until peas are soft.
- Add paneer cubes and gently mix. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish with garam masala and fresh coriander.