Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy)
Paneer is every vegetarian’s favourite, as we can make so many types of dishes using this single ingredient. Malai Matar Paneer is a vegetarian dish braised in cashewnut based gravy. Succulent paneer pieces and fresh green peas in rich creamy gravy is amazing. It is good with both rice preparation or roti/parathas.
Ingredients
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1 cup Green peas (Matar)
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1 tablespoon Cashew nuts
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paste
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1/2 tablespoon Poppy seeds
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paste
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1/2 cup Yogurt
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1 tablespoon Green Chilli
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paste
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1/2 cup Onion
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chopped
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1 teaspoon Garlic
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paste
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 tablespoon Coriander leaves
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chopped
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Malai Matar Paneer recipe, in a kadai/wok heat oil and add garlic paste
Step 2
As it turns light brown, add chopped onion
Step 3
Fry onion until the onion becomes soft and translucent
Step 4
Next, add poppy seed paste, green chilli paste, coriander powder, salt, sugar and cook it for about 5 minutes
Step 5
After 5 minutes, add green peas and yogurt
Step 6
Cook the same for about 3 to 4 minutes
Step 7
Once the green peas are soft, add paneer cubes and give a stir
Step 8
Add 1/2 cup of warm water and let it cook for 5 minutes
Step 9
After 5 minutes, add cashew nut paste and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes
Step 10
Check seasoning and garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves and give a stir
Step 11
Malai Matar Paneer is ready to serve
Step 12
Serve Malai Matar Paneer along with Lauki Raita, Kachumber Salad and Phulkas for a weekday meal with your family