Makhani Mattar Paneer Recipe

Name: Makhani Mattar Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can sweet peas (NOT Salted); 8 ounces indian cottage cheese (Paneer); 2 tablespoons cashews (lightly salted); 1 large red onion, finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 green chilies, finely chopped (Not JalapeA os); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (available in the Ethnic section of most departmental store like Target) or 1 teaspoon for a better test try pickled ginger (available in the Ethnic section of most departme…; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cream (can use Half & Half instead); 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 4 cardamom pods; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 tablespoon red chili pepper; 1/2 tablespoon coriander powder; 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder; salt; 2 -3 tablespoons ghee or 2 -3 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) can sweet peas (NOT Salted)
8 ounces indian cottage cheese (Paneer)
2 tablespoons cashews (lightly salted)
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 green chilies, finely chopped (Not JalapeA os)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (available in the Ethnic section of most departmental store like Target) or 1 teaspoon for a better test try pickled ginger (available in the Ethnic section of most departmental store like Target)
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cream (can use Half & Half instead)
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
4 cardamom pods
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon red chili pepper
1/2 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
salt
2 -3 tablespoons ghee or 2 -3 tablespoons oil

1
Heat deep heavy bottom Wok
2
Add Cumin Seeds, Cardamom, Bay Leaf & Cinnamon and roast for 3 minutes.
3
Add Ghee/Oil.
4
Add Chopped Onion and fry till brown.
5
Add Chopped Green Chillies, Chopped Garlic & Ginger and Fry.
6
Fry till the mixture becomes dark brown and Ghee/Oil Seperates.
7
Add Garam Masala, Red Chilly Powder, Coriander Powder and Cumin Powder and Fry for 5 to 6 minutes.
8
Add the Cashews and fry for 5 minutes.
9
Add Tomato and fry till the Masala becomes consistent.
10
Add Salt and fry for 3 minutes.
11
Drain the Peas and add to the Masala stirring till the Masala coats the Peas.
12
Add Paneer and mix again so that the Masala Coats the Paneer.
13
Add Salt & Water
14
Amount of water depends upon the consistency of the gravy.
15
Once the water and the Masala Mixes and comes to a boil
16
Add the cream and bring the mixture to a boil.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) can sweet peas (NOT Salted), 8 ounces indian cottage cheese (Paneer), 2 tablespoons cashews (lightly salted), 1 large red onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Makhani Mattar Paneer 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.

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