Cheesy Matar Paneer

Source : Grind The Onion Ginger Garlic And Tomatoes To A Smooth Paste And Keep Aside In A Bowl Mix Together All The Dry Spices Except Salt With A Little Wa...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : September 25, 2025

Step:

  1. Grind the onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes to a smooth paste and keep aside. In a bowl, mix together all the dry spices (except salt) with a little water to make a paste. Keep aside.

  2. Heat oil in a pan and temper with cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add the spice paste and saute till the oil separates.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 3 photo
  4. Now add the onion paste and fry till the moisture is absorbed.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 4 photo
  5. Then add the yoghurt and cream cheese. Mix well.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 5 photo
  6. Add the capsicum, salt and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 6 photo
  7. Then add the paneer, green peas and kasuri methi.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 7 photo
  8. Cover and cook further for 2 minutes. When done, add the coriander leaves and give it a toss.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 8 photo
  9. Garnish with coriander leaves and fried onions. Serve as a side dish with plain steamed rice, jeera rice, plain biryani, pulao, naan, paratha, tandoori roti or just plain chapati.

    Cheesy Matar Paneer recipe step 9 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup paneer cubes
  2. 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  3. 1 capsicum, diced (opt)
  4. 1 onion, chopped
  5. 2-3 garlic cloves
  6. 1" ginger
  7. 1 tomato, chopped
  8. 2-3 tbsp. oil
  9. 1" cinnamon stick
  10. 2-3 green cardamoms
  11. 5-6 cloves
  12. 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  13. 1 tsp. red chilli powder
  14. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  15. 1 tbsp. coriander powder
  16. 1 tsp. cumin powder
  17. 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  18. to taste salt
  19. 1 tbsp. yogurt
  20. 1 tbsp cream cheese
  21. 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
  22. 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
  23. 1 tbsp. fried onions

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