Vegetarian Matar Paneer

Matar paneer is a classic vegetarian Indian dish with paneer cheese, peas, tomatoes, and lots of spices. Serve with rice or naan bread for an easy yet delicious Indian dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 246 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 5 tomatoes, diced
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 2 cups paneer cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 5 onions, diced
• 2 cups peas, defrosted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet and pan-fry paneer cheese until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and coriander; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, garlic paste, red pepper flakes, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2

Carefully pour about 3/4 of the mixture into a blender. Cover the top of the blender with a kitchen towel and blend until smooth. Pour back into the skillet. Add water, peas, and paneer. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.