Matar Paneer

It’s a very easy and spicy recipe which can be paired with some steamy rice, so let’s make it!

Ingredients

1. 2 tbsp oil
2. 1 inch cinnamon stick
3. 1 tbsp salt
4. 2 cardamon
5. 1 tsp cumin/jeera
6. 1 tbsp turmeric
7. 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
8. 1 tbsp besan
9. 1/2 tsp cumin powder
10. 1/2 tsp coriander powder
11. 1 cup water
12. 1 cup peas
13. 15 Paneer cubes
14. 1/2 tsp garam masala
15. 1 tsp kasuri methi (roasted and crushed)

Onion Tomato Paste Preparation:

1. 1 onion (chopped)
2. 4 garlic cloves
3. 3 tomatoes (chopped)
4. 1 inch ginger
5. 2 tbsp oil

Procedure

• In a pan, heat the oil and saute the spices until the aroma spreads.
• Add chili powder, besan, turmeric and roast well.
• Add the onion tomato paste. Mix well and cover it for a minute to slow cook.
• Add the cumin and coriander powder. Mix well and now, add the cup of water and stir well.
• Add peas and stir well. Cover the lid for 15 minutes until the peas soften.
• Add paneer cubes. Slow cook for a minute.
• Now add the garam masala and kasuri methi.

Your spicy paneer is ready! Serve it with some rice or roti.

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