Matar Paneer
A comforting Indian curry with soft paneer cubes and sweet green peas in a rich, spiced tomato-onion sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 8 oz paneer into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high; fry paneer until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 2
In the same skillet, add 1 chopped onion and cook over medium until soft and golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp garam masala and 0.5 tsp turmeric; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes break down into a thick paste, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup frozen peas and 1/2 cup water; bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Return the paneer to the skillet. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens and peas are tender, about 8 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
Step 5
Garnish with 0.25 cup chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over. Enjoy hot with rice or naan.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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