Rich in protein, both peas and paneer in this matar paneer recipe Punjabi style (मटर पनीर) will leave you finger-licking and wanting more. I finalised upon this lip-smacking Punjabi recipe after trying different versions of matar paneer and this recipe stood outstanding.
How I Make Matar Paneer?
Yesterday night….I cooked matar paneer for our dinner! My son as always was amazed at the softness of the paneer and asked me, Mamma! How is this paneer so soft?
He says it’s mamma’s magic!
The trick is simple! Make your own paneer and see the magic! It will definitely leave your guests drooling over the softness and texture of homemade paneer. It’s a bet!
Matar Paneer – Blissful Delight:
The gravy which has succulent paneer cubes paired with the juicy green peas definitely is blissful delight. Pairing perfectly with naans and rotis of any kind, matar paneer is also served with pulao.
step by step matar paneer recipe punjabi style:
Rich in protein, both peas and paneer in this matar paneer curry will leave you finger-licking and wanting more.
Authentic Matar Paneer Recipe Punjabi Style:
Recipe Type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Punjabi
Author: Cherie
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- Paneer – 200 gm
- Green peas (Matar) – 150 gm
- Onions – 2
- Green chillies – 2
- Tomato puree – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Curd (beaten) – 3 tbsp
- Cream – 1 tbsp
- Salt – as per the taste
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
Powders Used for Punjabi Matar Paneer Recipe:
- Turmeric – ¼ tsp
- Red chilly powder – ½ tsp
- Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Dry Spices Required for parentingwhiz.com:
- Kasoori methi – ½ tsp
- Cinnamon sticks (1/2 inch) – 2 numbers
- Cardamom – 2 no
- Cloves – 3
- Cumin – ½ tsp
To Make a Paste:
- Poppy seeds – ½ tsp
- Almonds – 4
- Cashew nuts – 10
Instructions:
How To Make a Paste:
- Take water in a bowl and boil.
- Turn off the flame and add poppy seeds, almonds and cashew nuts in water and close with a lid. They will become soft and blending will be quick and easy.
How to Make Matar Paneer Recipe Punjabi Style:
- Take a pan and add oil. Add all the whole spices and sauté. Now add the chopped onions and green chillies and stir well. Add little salt, turmeric and cook till the onions become soft.
- Add ginger garlic paste and stir. Once the raw flavour of the ginger garlic paste is gone, add beaten curd and mix well. Cook for 5 min with the lid closed.
- Add tomato puree and cook till the oil oozes out.
- Add coriander powder, red chilli powder. Now add the ground paste and mix well. Add 1 cup of water and cook with the lid closed. Do not forget to stir intermittently. Cook for 10 min.
- Add the green peas and paneer. Mix well and cook for 10 mins more with the lid tightly closed.
- Check the taste and add salt if needed.
- Add very little garam masala and crushed kasoori methi and mix well.
- Turn off the flame and add the cream and mix well.
Notes
* If tomato puree is not available, substitute it with 1 large tomato finely chopped.
** You can either grind the tomato along with the cashews.
*** Paneer can be fried before adding to the curry. It purely depends on one’s taste.
**** If you are using frozen green peas, add them to boiling water and keep aside with the lid closed. Just drain the water and add to the curry when needed.
***** There are many other types of making this curry, but I find this particular one easy and tasty.
Matar Paneer Recipe Punjabi Style Video Demonstration
Authentic Matar Paneer Recipe Punjabi Style
Ingredients
- 200 grams Paneer
- 150 grams Green peas (Matar)
- 2 Onions
- 2 Green chillies
- 1 tbsp Tomato puree
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 3 tbsp Curd beaten
- 1 tbsp Cream
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
Powders Used for Matar Paneer Recipe:
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Red chilly powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
Dry Spices Required for Matar Paneer Curry Recipe Punjabi Style:
- ½ tsp Kasoori methi
- 2 Cinnamon sticks 1/2 inch
- 2 Cardamom
- 3 Cloves
- ½ tsp Cumin
To Make a Paste:
- ½ tsp Poppy seeds
- 4 Almonds
- 10 Cashew nuts
Instructions
How To Make a Paste:
- Take water in a bowl and boil.
- Turn off the flame and add poppy seeds, almonds and cashew nuts in water and close with a lid. They will become soft and blending will be quick and easy.
How to Make Matar Paneer Punjabi Style:
- Take a pan and add oil. Add all the whole spices and sauté. Now add the chopped onions and green chillies and stir well. Add little salt, turmeric and cook till the onions become soft.
- Add ginger garlic paste and stir. Once the raw flavour of the ginger garlic paste is gone, add beaten curd and mix well. Cook for 5 min with the lid closed.
- Add tomato puree and cook till the oil oozes out.
- Add coriander powder, red chilli powder. Now add the ground paste and mix well. Add 1 cup of water and cook with the lid closed. Do not forget to stir intermittently. Cook for 10 min.
- Add the green peas and paneer. Mix well and cook for 10 mins more with the lid tightly closed.
- Check the taste and add salt if needed.
- Add very little garam masala and crushed kasoori methi and mix well.
- Turn off the flame and add the cream and mix well.
Video
Notes
Take a Look at Few More Insanely Delicious Paneer Recipes:
If you are looking for more paneer recipes then do check Palak Paneer and Paneer Butter Masala.
I love cooking repertoire, testing them out with my family and approved. As always, I would love to see how these simple and easy recipes take shape in your kitchens.