Spicy Matar Paneer Masala

Hey everyone,

Paneer is one of the classic Indian vegetarian recipe, which is loved by both vegetarian and non vegetarian people alike. It is simple, fuss free and tasty . So, today I am sharing the recipe for Matar Paneer for all my friends, especially for those who are vegetarian and love to have paneer! :)

Ingredients: 

Paneer cubes :  200gms

Matar/ Peas : 1/2 bowel

Onion : 1 Big (chopped)

Tomato : 1 Big (chopped)

Green Chilies :4-5 (chopped)

Ginger Paste : 1 table spoon

Garlic Paste :1 table spoon

Whole Cumin : 1 pinch

Coriander Powder : 1 teaspoon

Red Chili Powder : 1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder : 1 teaspoon

Kasuri Methi leaves : 1 teaspoon

Garam Masala : 1/2 teaspoon

Asafoetida : 1 pinch

Butter :2 big slice

Preparation: 

In a bowl, add some water and put the paneer pieces to soften them . Then in a pan add a little oil and add cumin seeds and let them crackle for sometime. Next add the minced onion in the pan and fry for sometime . When the onion is golden in colour, add ginger garlic paste, fry for sometime and then add the tomatoes. After sometime, add asafetida powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder , red chili powder and stir. Add a little water if required . Keep stirring till the oil comes out. Add the peas, put some water and let it boil for sometime.

Check if the peas has soften. Add the paneer cubes, cover it with a lid and put it in low flame.

After sometime add garam masala powder, kasuri methi and butter on top of the preparation. Add salt as per taste. Keep on stirring and cooking for sometime. 

If the curry appears thin, then simmer till it reaches the desired consistency.

Don't overcook otherwise the paneer might become hard. Cover the dish and turn off the flame when dish is done and reaches the desired consistency.

Serve with paratha, naan or rice:)