Vegetarian Matar Paneer

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Yum! One of my kids' favorite Indian dishes that goes well served with rice or naan bread.

Submitted by Melanie Lacaille
Updated on January 7, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 cups paneer cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 5 onions, diced

  • 1 tablespoon cumin

  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander

  • 5 tomatoes, diced

  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste

  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 cups peas, defrosted

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet and pan-fry paneer cheese until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and coriander; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, garlic paste, red pepper flakes, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. Carefully pour about 3/4 of the mixture into a blender. Cover the top of the blender with a kitchen towel and blend until smooth. Pour back into the skillet. Add water, peas, and paneer. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246 Calories
10g Fat
28g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 443mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 13g 27%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 721mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.