Matar paneer is a popular Indian curry made with green peas and paneer in a base of onions, tomatoes, and spices. This family's flavorful and simple recipe is perfect for any occasion, served hot with chapati, paratha, or rice.
1: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and Asafetida. Let them crackle and change color.
2: Add onions. Mix well and sauté the onions until translucent.
3: Add ginger & green chili, and tomatoes purée and sauté on medium-low heat.
4: Add dry spice powders – salt, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder.
5: Mix the spices well and sauté for 1 minute or till the oil separates.
6: Add peas and mix well.
7: Add water and cover with lid.
8: Once peas are properly cooked, open the lid.
9: Add the paneer pieces. Mix thoroughly and cook for 1 minute on low heat.
10: Add cream, garam Masala, kasoori methi, and coriander leaves.
11: Finally mix everything together and serve hot with chapati, paratha, or rice.
