Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer — a classic Indian vegetarian recipe.
By API | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves: 4
Tags: India, Curry, Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 pcs tbls sunflower oil
- 225 g paneer
- 2 g ginger
- 1 g cumin
- 1 g turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 pcs green chilli
- 4 pcs tomato
- 150 g peas
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 pcs bunch coriander
- 1 pcs to serve naan bread
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a frying pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Add the paneer to the pan and lower the heat slightly.
- Fry the paneer until the edges start to brown, then flip the pieces and brown each side, keeping a close eye as they brown quickly.
- Lift the paneer out of the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
- Add the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli to the pan and fry for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, crush them with the back of a spoon, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce gives off a fragrant aroma.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water.
- Season the sauce well to taste.
- Add the peas and simmer for a further 2 minutes.
- Stir the paneer back into the pan and sprinkle over the garam masala.
- Divide between two bowls, top with coriander leaves, and serve with naan bread, roti or rice.