Matter Paneer Made Simple Recipe

Name: Matter Paneer Made Simple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, quartered; 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp. whole brown mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.); 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce; 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed; 3 Tbs. reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 tsp. sugar; 1 8-oz. pkg. paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes

Servings: persons

1 large onion, quartered
1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. whole brown mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. garam masala
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen peas, thawed
3 Tbs. reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 8-oz. pkg. paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes

1
Puree onion in food processor.
2
Heat oil in pot over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds, cumin and bay leaf.
4
Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
5
Add onion and garlic, and saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned.
6
Stir in tomato sauce, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, salt and paprika.
7
Simmer 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
8
Add up to 1/2 cup water if sauce is too thick.
9
Stir in peas, sour cream and sugar.
10
Simmer 5 minutes, or until peas are heated through.
11
Fold in paneer, and cook 3 minutes more.
12
Remove bay leaf, and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.

520

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, quartered, 1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp. whole brown mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Matter Paneer Made Simple falls under the General 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.

Matter Paneer Made Simple

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