Matar Paneer
A classic Indian vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Indian Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/matar-paneer
Ingredients
- 1 tblsSunflower Oil
- 225 gPaneer
- 2Ginger
- 1 tspCumin
- 1 tspTurmeric
- 1 tspCoriander
- 1Green Chilli
- 4 largeTomato
- 150 gPeas
- 1 tspGaram Masala
- Small bunchCoriander
- to serveNaan Bread
Instructions
- 01
Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat until it’s shimmering hot. Add the paneer, then turn the heat down a little. Fry until it starts to brown at the edges, then turn it over and brown on each side – the paneer will brown faster than you think, so don’t walk away. Remove the paneer from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
- 02
Put the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli in the pan, and fry everything for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, mashing them with the back of a spoon and simmer everything for 5 mins until the sauce smells fragrant. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. Season well. Add the peas and simmer for a further 2 mins, then stir in the paneer and sprinkle over the garam masala. Divide between two bowls, top with coriander leaves and serve with naan bread, roti or rice.
