Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional) Recipe

Name: Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large potatoes, raw, cut into cubes (aloo); 1 cup peas (matar); 1/2 cup paneer cheese (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 green chili pepper, minced (adjust for preference on spiciness); 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons cilantro (to garnish, coriander)

Servings: persons

3 large potatoes, raw, cut into cubes (aloo)
1 cup peas (matar)
1/2 cup paneer cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 green chili pepper, minced (adjust for preference on spiciness)
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cilantro (to garnish, coriander)

1
Heat oil in pressure cooker if you have one. If not, any pot/pan will do.
2
Add onions and stir constantly until slightly brown.
3
Add garlic and ginger to onions and stir constantly until mixture is brown.
4
Add tomatoes and green chili to mixture and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes (if you find the mixture sticking to the pan, add a few tablespoons of water).
5
Add salt, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, red chili, and garam masala, stir for 30 seconds.
6
Add potatoes and peas (and paneer, if using) and stir for 2 minutes.
7
Add cup of water and stir until water mixed in
8
Close pressure cooker and cook for 1 whistle, take off burner, release pressure (or cover pot/pan and cook for 10-15 minutes (until potatoes cooked), stirring occasionally to prevent food from sticking to bottom of pot/pan).
9
Garnish with cilantro (coriander).
10
Serve hot with basmati rice or roti and cucumber raita. Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large potatoes, raw, cut into cubes (aloo), 1 cup peas (matar), 1/2 cup paneer cheese (optional), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aloo Matar (Paneer Optional)

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