Name: Malai Matar Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Green peas (Matar); 1/2 tablespoon Poppy seeds paste; 1 tablespoon Cashew nut paste; 1/2 cup Yogurt; 1 tablespoon Green Chili paste; 1/2 cup Onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon Garlic paste; 1 teaspoon Coriander powder; 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves (chopped); Salt (for seasoning)

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Paneer is my favorite, as we can make so many types of dishes using this single ingredient. Malai Matar Paneer is a vegetarian dish braised in cashew based gravy.

Succulent paneer pieces and fresh green peas in rich creamy gravy is amazing. It is good with both rice preparation or roti/parathas.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Served AsDinner, Lunch

CuisineAsian, Indian

Recipe Taste Salty, Sweet

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Ingredients

Instructions

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Heat oil and add garlic paste. As it turns light brown, add chopped onion. Fry onion until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
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Add poppy seed paste, green chill paste, coriander powder, salt, sugar and cook it for about 5 minutes.
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After 5 minutes, add green peas and yogurt. Cook the same for about 3 to 4 minutes. Once the green peas are soft, add paneer cubes and give a stir.
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Add 1/2 cup of warm water and let it cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add cashew nut paste and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes.
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Check seasoning and garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves and give a stir. Malai Matar Paneer is ready to serve.