Matar Paneer
Main Dishes • Indian
Description
If you don't have paneer cheese, you can use Adyghe cheese; they are practically indistinguishable. For those who like it spicier, you can add green chili pepper to the tomato puree. For those who prefer a thinner sauce, you can add a little water at the end of cooking. If desired, you can garnish the dish with sesame seeds and chia seeds. The dish is served with rice or flatbread.
Ingredients
- Paneer Cheese 10 oz
- Tomatoes 2 pieces
- Fresh Ginger 0 oz
- Cumin Seeds 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaves 2 pieces
- Ground Cinnamon ½ teaspoon
- Cloves 2 pieces
- Ground coriander 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric ½ teaspoon
- Paprika 1 teaspoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Sugar 1 teaspoon
- Green Peas 10 oz
- Sunflower Oil 4 tablespoons
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water and remove the skin.
Step 2
Blend the tomatoes and ginger into a puree in a blender.
Step 3
Cut the cheese into 2x2 cm cubes and fry over high heat until golden brown. Then place them on a separate plate and let cool.
Step 4
In a skillet, sauté the cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves in vegetable oil for about 1 minute.
Step 5
Then add the tomato puree, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Stir, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the green peas, cheese, sugar, and continue to simmer for another 7–8 minutes.
Step 7
You can sprinkle sesame and chia seeds on top. Matar Paneer can be served with rice or flatbreads.
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