Main Course

Matar Paneer

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

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.

En original oppskrift av Forkin

Total tid: 55 min
Porsjoner: 4
Vanskelighetsgrad: Middels
Per porsjon: 312 kcal

Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde melk. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.

Forberedelser

Ingredienser

250 gpaneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 ssvegetable oil
1 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
1 ssginger-garlic paste
1 stk.green chili, minced
1 tsground cumin
1 tsground coriander
0,5 tsturmeric powder
1 tsgaram masala
400 gtomato puree
1 koppwater
1 koppgreen pea, fresh or frozen
1 tssalt, or to taste

garnish

2 ssfresh cilantro, chopped(valgfritt)

Utstyr

deep pan · large pot

Fremgangsmåte

Trinn for trinn

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

Per porsjon

Næringsinnhold

68%Poengsum

Kalorier: 312,1kcal
Protein: 15,4g
Karbohydrater: 16,6g
Fett: 21g
Fiber: 4,6g
Sukker: 7,8g

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Hold den god

Oppbevaring

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

Oppvarming

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