Main Course

Matar Paneer

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

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.

Izvorni recept autora Forkin

Ukupno vrijeme: 55 min
Porcije: 4
Težina: Srednje
Po porciji: 312 kcal

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Priprema

Sastojci

250 gpaneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 žlicavegetable oil
1 komyellow onion, finely chopped
1 žlicaginger-garlic paste
1 komgreen chili, minced
1 žličicaground cumin
1 žličicaground coriander
0,5 žličicaturmeric powder
1 žličicagaram masala
400 gtomato puree
1 šalicawater
1 šalicagreen pea, fresh or frozen
1 žličicasalt, or to taste

garnish

2 žlicafresh cilantro, chopped(neobavezno)

Oprema

deep pan · large pot

Postupak

Korak po korak

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat.
Oko 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 7 min
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and minced green chili, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Oko 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.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 15 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 3 min
9
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, before serving.
Oko 1 min

Po porciji

Nutritivne vrijednosti

68%Ocjena

Kalorije: 312,1kcal
Bjelančevine: 15,4g
Ugljikohidrati: 16,6g
Masti: 21g
Vlakna: 4,6g
Šećeri: 7,8g

Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

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

Podgrijavanje

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