Mutter Paneer Delicious
by vinodsharma

The popular matar paneer recipe made simple with this quick recipe. Prepare the traditional favorite matar paneer with succulent paneer cubes tossed with green peas and simmered in a rich, spicy curry. Mouthwatering, easy to prepare and a perfect dish when running short of time!

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Mutter Paneer Delicious recipe - How to make Mutter Paneer Delicious

1 onion , chopped
2 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
6 tbsp oil
2 cups paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3 medium tomatoes , peeled and finely chopped
salt to taste
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper powder
3 cups green peas

Method

Combine the onions and ginger and blend in a mixer along with 1/3 cup water to a smooth paste.
Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the paneer and deep fry till they turn golden brown.
Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
In the same oil, add the red chilli and saute for 10 seconds.
Add the onion paste and saute till the mixture becomes dry.
Add the tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt and saute till the tomatoes are cooked.
Add the green peas and cook they turn soft.
Add the paneer, mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the pepper powder and serve hot.