09/01/2026
🥘 Homemade Matar Paneer: Simple, Creamy & Delicious! 🥘
Looking for the perfect comfort meal? This Matar Paneer is packed with flavor and so easy to make at home. Serve it with hot rotis, naan, or jeera rice for a restaurant-style experience! 😋✨
🛒 Ingredients:
Paneer: 200g (cubed)
Green Peas: 1 cup
Onion: 1 medium (chopped)
Tomatoes: 2 medium (chopped)
Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 ½ tablespoons
Green Chillies: 2
Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder: 2 teaspoons
Coriander Powder: 2 teaspoons
Turmeric Powder: ½ teaspoon
Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
Oil: 3 tablespoons (divided)
Salt: To taste
Water: 1 cup
Fresh Coriander Leaves: For garnish
👩🍳 Method:
Step 1: Prepare the Base Paste
Heat a pan and add 1 tbsp of oil.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw fragrance disappears.
Add the tomatoes and salt. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes are tender.
Add the green chillies and sauté for another minute.
Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and blend into a smooth paste.
Step 2: Cook the Gravy
In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 ½ tbsp of oil.
Add cumin seeds. Once they pop, add red chilli powder and your prepared onion-tomato paste. Mix well.
Add coriander powder and turmeric.
Cover and cook on low heat until the oil begins to separate from the sides.
Step 3: Simmer and Serve
Add the paneer slices and green peas. Stir gently to coat them in the masala.
Pour in 1 cup of water, mix well, and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes on low heat.
Check salt and add more if needed.
Finally, sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves.
Give it one last mix, turn off the heat, and your Matar Paneer is ready! 🍲
