Mutter Paneer Recipe

Name: Mutter Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Onion, Roughly Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 piece Ginger, grated; 1 Green Chili; 1 Tablespoon Ghee Or Canola Oil; 1 cup Cubed Paneer Or Cottage Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Black Cumin; 1 cup Tomato Paste Or Puree; 3/4 cups Milk Or Cream; 1 teaspoon Salt To Taste; 1 cup Frozen Peas; Naan Or Roti, To Serve

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Onion, Roughly Chopped
2 cloves Garlic
1 piece Ginger, grated
1 Green Chili
1 Tablespoon Ghee Or Canola Oil
1 cup Cubed Paneer Or Cottage Cheese
1 Tablespoon Black Cumin
1 cup Tomato Paste Or Puree
3/4 cups Milk Or Cream
1 teaspoon Salt To Taste
1 cup Frozen Peas
Naan Or Roti, To Serve

1
Grind onion, ginger, garlic and green chili to make a paste.
2
Heat ghee in a pan.
3
Fry cubed paneer turned frequently, until it turns slightly brown.
4
Add cumin.
5
Once the cumin gives off a nice aroma, add the ground onion mixture.
6
Fry until the onion turns brown, about 2 minutes.
7
Add tomato puree and cook for 3-4 minutes.
8
Add milk or cream and paneer.
9
Add salt and peas and lower the heat.
10
Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Serve warm with naan or roti.
12
Enjoy.

408

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Onion, Roughly Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 piece Ginger, grated, 1 Green Chili, and more.

Yes, Mutter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mutter Paneer

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