Mattar Paneer - Indian Peas with Paneer Cheese

Sue Lau's Note:

I always like this as a side dish, although it can be served as a vegetarian main dish. I generally like to make several types of things when I cook Indian and I usually will cook this or palak paneer along with the others.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups paneer cheese , cubes
• 5 tablespoons vegetable oil or 5 tablespoons ghee
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼-½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 cup diced tomato , with juice
• ½ cup water
• 1 ½ cups frozen green peas , thawed
• ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Heat 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet and saute the paneer in batches (add more oil if necessary), until lightly browned, and drain on paper toweling.
2. In a large pan, heat the 3 tbsp oil or ghee and cook the onion, ginger and garlic until the onion is tender, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook until the spices become fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
5. Add the paneer, water, and peas and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the sauce is thick and smooth.
7. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Reviews

[SuzTheQ]

Great recipe! Made as written, except for cutting back on the red pepper (personal taste). I used a bought paneer from the Indian grocery. Will definitely make again- thanks Sue!

[trixiefaux]

Loved it. Used veggie broth instead of water. There were no leftovers.