Name: Matar Paneer (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Medium onion-finely chopped; 2 Cloves garlic-minced; 1 Inch ginger-grated; 1 Green chili-finely chopped (optional); 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced tomatoes-undrained; 1/2 cup Water; 1 cup Frozen green peas; 8 oz Paneer-cubed; To taste Salt; To taste Fresh cilantro-chopped-for garnish

Recipe tier

A simple and delicious North Indian curry made with paneer (Indian cheese) and green peas in a tomato-based sauce.

Total 45 min

Serves 4 servings

Steps 9

Ingredients 15

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Aromatics
1 1 Medium onion-finely chopped
2 2 Cloves garlic-minced
1 1 Inch ginger-grated
1 1 Green chili-finely chopped (optional)
Spices
1 tsp 5 mL Turmeric powder
1 tsp 5 mL Red chili powder
1 tsp 5 mL Coriander powder
tsp 2.5 mL Garam masala
Main
1 tbsp 15 mL Vegetable oil
1 (14.5 oz) can 411 g Diced tomatoes-undrained
cup 120 mL Water
1 cup 150 g Frozen green peas
8 oz 225 g Paneer-cubed
To taste To taste Salt
To taste To taste Fresh cilantro-chopped-for garnish

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Instructions

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Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili (if using). Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add diced tomatoes and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture (about 5-7 minutes).
Add water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add frozen green peas and paneer cubes. Gently stir to combine.
Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the paneer is heated through.
Stir in garam masala and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.