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matar paneer

Matar Paneer

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Ingredients

  • 400 g 1 lb paneer, cut into cubes
  • 4 cups onions finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cm 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 2 green chilies chopped
  • 3 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup green peas
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium heat and fry the paneer cubes until they turn golden brown.
  • Once done, set them aside.
  • In the same pan, lightly fry a large amount of sliced onions until they are translucent.
  • Set them aside.
  • Add oil to the pan and heat it up.
  • Sprinkle in whole cumin seeds and fry until aromatic.
  • Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they break down and form a
  • thick paste.
  • Mix in the green peas and stir well.
  • Gently add the fried paneer cubes to the mixture.
  • Pour in a little water to create a gravy-like consistency. Cook until the mixture
  • thickens slightly and coats the paneer evenly.
  • Season with salt according to taste.
  • Add the onion and cook for another minute.
  • Serve immediately.
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