Dhaba Style Matar Paneer

46m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Fry the paneer until golden brown on both sides.
  2. 2Cut the paneer into cubes.
  3. 3Boil the peas for a few minutes.
  4. 4Finely chop the red onions.
  5. 5Cut the tomatoes into pieces.
  6. 6Boil the chopped onions and tomatoes in water for a few minutes.
  7. 7Blend the boiled onions and tomatoes using an immersion blender until smooth.
  8. 8Heat oil in a clay pot over medium heat.
  9. 9Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and saute until fragrant.
  10. 10Add red chilies and ginger.
  11. 11Add the blended tomato mixture and cook for a few minutes.
  12. 12Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
  13. 13Add the boiled peas and the fried paneer.
  14. 14Mix well and cook until heated through and the flavors combine.
  15. 15Serve hot with naan bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 block paneer
  • 1 bowl peas
  • 2 red onions
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 5 corns black peppercorns
  • 3 pods cardamom pods
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 3 red chilies
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 naan bread

Equipment

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