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Mattar Paneer (Green Peas and Paneer)

Matar Paneer (Green Peas and Cheese Curry)
Mattar Paneer Recipe

Mattar Paneer Indian dish with Paneer (Indian soft cottage cheese) and green peas (Mattar) in a creamy curry sauce. It is similar to Palak Paneer, where ground Palak (spinach) is used with Paneer.

 Ingredients

8 oz. paneer
1 and half cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
½ cup half and half
½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
½ cup onions
2 to3 green chilli (finely chopped, adjust quantity according to preference)
2 teaspoons cilantro or coriander (chopped)
2 to 3 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
Spice:
1 teaspoon ginger paste (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 pinch of asafoetida (optional)
salt to taste

Garnish:
3 teaspoons cilantro or coriander leaves (chopped)

 Preparation
1 Cut paneer into 1 inch cubes. See here how to make paneer.
2 Heat ghee. Fry paneer until very golden light color. Remove from heat
3 In a separate Pan, heat ghee again.
4 Add the onions and fry till light golden brown.
5 Add all spices and salt. Stir few seconds.
6 Add tomatoes. Stir again for few minutes.
7 Add half and half. Simmer 5 minutes on low heat
8 Add peas and paneer. Simmer for a few minutes.
10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
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