Main Course

Matar Paneer

Name: Matar Paneer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 annosta
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 250 g paneer cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 rkl vegetable oil; 1 kpl yellow onion finely chopped; 1 rkl ginger-garlic paste; 1 kpl green chili minced; 1 tl ground cumin; 1 tl ground coriander; 0,5 tl turmeric powder; 1 tl garam masala; 400 g tomato puree; 1 kuppi water; 1 kuppi green pea fresh or frozen; 1 tl salt or to taste; 2 rkl fresh cilantro chopped (valinnainen)

This classic North Indian dish features tender green peas and soft paneer cheese simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato-based gravy. It's a comforting and flavorful vegetarian main course that pairs wonderfully with rice or naan bread.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 55 min
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Keskitaso
Annosta kohti: 312 kcal

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: maito. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

250 gpaneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 rklvegetable oil
1 kplyellow onion, finely chopped
1 rklginger-garlic paste
1 kplgreen chili, minced
1 tlground cumin
1 tlground coriander
0,5 tlturmeric powder
1 tlgaram masala
400 gtomato puree
1 kuppiwater
1 kuppigreen pea, fresh or frozen
1 tlsalt, or to taste

garnish

2 rklfresh cilantro, chopped(valinnainen)

Välineet

deep pan · large pot

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat.
Noin 1 min
2
Add the paneer cubes and fry until lightly golden on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the paneer and set aside.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
3
In the same pot, add the chopped yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Noin 7 min
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and minced green chili, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Noin 1 min
5
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until the spices are aromatic.
Noin 1 min
Kokin vinkki: Ensure the spices don't burn by keeping the heat moderate.
6
Pour in the tomato puree and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Noin 15 min
Kokin vinkki: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7
Stir in the green peas and salt. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: If using frozen peas, there's no need to thaw them first.
8
Gently fold in the fried paneer cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes more, just until the paneer is heated through.
Noin 3 min
9
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, before serving.
Noin 1 min

Annosta kohti

Ravintoarvot

68%Pisteet

Kalorit: 312,1kcal
Proteiini: 15,4g
Hiilihydraatit: 16,6g
Rasva: 21g
Kuitu: 4,6g
Sokeri: 7,8g

Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

Store leftover Matar Paneer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Uudelleenlämmitys

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or in the microwave until heated through.