This North Indian style dish is very popular in India, especially during winter when fresh green peas are easily available. Matar Paneer is best served with Naan, Paratha, or Roti. However, for a simpler meal, you can also serve it with plain or Jeera rice! Jump to:About Matar PaneerWhy You Will Love Matar PaneerIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Comforting Curry RecipesRecipe Card
About Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer is a food of comfort with simple ingredients. It has high nutritional value and is creamy and rich without adding too much cream. The curry has no onion or garlic but is packed with flavors and deliciousness. If you regularly visit my blog, you may notice that I have various paneer dishes. We love paneer, and therefore, I like creating more no-onion and no-garlic paneer curries. Making the Matar Paneer at home is easy and healthy. However, this homemade curry will give you the taste of a restaurant in a healthy manner. The ingredients are basic and should be readily available in your pantry. Even making this curry is fuss-free, and it comes together easily. You can serve it for dinner or weekend family lunch. It is perfect with any Indian flatbread, but if you want a simpler and comforting meal, enjoy the matar paneer with plain or Jeera rice.
Why You Will Love Matar Paneer
It is homemade Matar Paneer curry but provides a restaurant-style taste. It is highly aromatic and flavorful with pantry staple ingredients. The curry is packed with green peas and soft paneer. Matar Paneer is without onion and garlic, but it is rich and creamy. The gravy is smooth and creamy even without adding heavy cream. It is best served with Naan, Paratha, Roti, or Rice.
Ingredients
Step by Step Directions
Making The Gravy
Heat oil in a pan or Kadai and add green cardamoms, black peppercorns, cloves, and cumin seeds. Allow the cumin seeds to sizzle.
Add chopped green chili and ginger, and saute for a few seconds. However, instead of chopped chili and ginger, you can also add paste.
Then add cashews and chopped tomatoes, mix well, and cook for two minutes.
Now add salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook for 7-8 minutes or until tomatoes are soft, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and let the tomato mixture cool down a bit. Then, transfer it to the blender jar and blend it into a smooth puree. Set aside.
Making The Matar Paneer
Heat ghee or oil in a pan or Kadai and add boiled green peas.
Cook for 2 minutes, and then add prepared tomato gravy. Mix well and continue cooking for 7-8 minutes.
Add paneer cubes, ½ cup of water, salt to taste, and garam masala. Mix gently and cook for 4-5 minutes. But, if your gravy is too thick, you can add more water to adjust the desired consistency.
Finally, add Kasoori methi, coriander leaves, and cream. Mix well, cook for a minute, and turn off the heat.
Transfer the Matar Paneer to a serving bowl and serve as you desire.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious curry with any Indian flatbread of your choice. It goes well with Roti, Tandoori Roti, Naan, Kulcha, Paratha, or this Whole Wheat Kulcha (No Yeast) / Kulcha On Tawa. You can also serve the Matar Paneer with plain rice, Jeera Rice (Restaurant Style), or Pulao. If you want to make a festive meal, pair this curry with other Dal preparations and accompaniments like Boondi Raita, Pomegranate Raita / Anar Raita, or Cucumber Raita.
Helpful Tips
Tomatoes: It is best to use fresh and ripe tomatoes. Cashews: Cashews bring richness and creaminess to the gravy, so don’t skip them. Instead of whole cashews, you can use broken cashews for a cost-effective option. Gravy: The key to smooth gravy is to blend the tomato mixture well. But if your blender doesn’t grind it well, make sure to pass the sauce through a fine sieve. That will make the gravy silky smooth and velvety. Also, cook the gravy for a long enough time to remove the raw taste of tomatoes. Green Peas: You can use fresh or frozen green peas. Boil or steam the green peas until they are cooked thoroughly. Paneer: Use fresh and soft paneer for the best taste. However, if possible, make Homemade Paneer to use for this delicious matar paneer curry.
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