Kasoori Methi Malai Matar Paneer Recipe
I first tasted this Dish at a friends place and absolutely loved it! Kasoori Methi Malai Matar Paneer has now become a common Paneer Dish to make at home for. It has always been a hit with family and friends and I am sure you will agree after you have tried making it. Though the name is long and might sound complex. It is a very simple and easy-to-make dish.
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
Ingredients
Cottage cheese/Paneer - 2 cups cubed
Cashew nuts - 15-20
Kasoori Methi/Dried Fenugreek leaves - 3 tbs
Khus Khus/Poppy seeds - 2 tsps
Tomato - 1 small
Green chillies - 2
Garam Masala powder - 1/2(half) tsp
Onion - 1 small
White pepper powder (optional) - 1/4rth tsp
Green peas - 1/2 (half)cup
Whipped cream - 1/2 (half) cup
Milk - 2 cups
Water - 1 cup
Salt - to taste.
Directions
Chop 1 small onion,tomato and green chillies and fry in 1 tbs oil until onion starts to change color.
Grind fried onion, tomato, green chillies, cashews, khus khus, garam masala powder, white pepper powder (optional) salt, add a cup of water and grind into a smooth paste.
Heat a deep skillet. Add 2 tbs of oil. Add kasoori methi and add the ground mixture as soon as the methi starts becoming brown (the leaves tend to burn very soon and hence be careful not to burn them).
Add cooked green peas (If using frozen peas, you can add them directly otherwise, add peas after boiling them for 2 minutes in the microwave).
Add 2 cups of milk. Stir and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Add cubed Paneer pieces. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes (Do not over-cook as the Paneer might start falling part).
Stir in half a cup of whipped cream just before removing from stove.
Serve Warm with any Indian Bread.
Grind fried onion, tomato, green chillies, cashews, khus khus, garam masala powder, white pepper powder (optional) salt, add a cup of water and grind into a smooth paste.
Heat a deep skillet. Add 2 tbs of oil. Add kasoori methi and add the ground mixture as soon as the methi starts becoming brown (the leaves tend to burn very soon and hence be careful not to burn them).
Add cooked green peas (If using frozen peas, you can add them directly otherwise, add peas after boiling them for 2 minutes in the microwave).
Add 2 cups of milk. Stir and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Add cubed Paneer pieces. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes (Do not over-cook as the Paneer might start falling part).
Stir in half a cup of whipped cream just before removing from stove.
Serve Warm with any Indian Bread.
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Serenade Lady says :
This dish is very flavorful. I used farmer's cheese in place of cottage cheese and added it at the end so it didn't break apart. The consistency of the dish as I prepared it is a flavorful heavy cream with farmer's cheese and peas in it and it would be eaten in a bowl with a spoon. Is it supposed to be soup-y or did I do something wrong?
Posted on: 16 April 2010 - 11:36am
Bett says :
For USA users I believe that what we know as cottage cheese is not what is under discussion here. It is possible that farmer cheese may approximate paneer, not sure but perhaps a person who knows could comment. I believe I have read of folks making paneer fairly easily at home.
Posted on: 27 February 2010 - 11:30pm
Snigdha says :
Hi Bett. You can find Indian Cottage Cheese at most Indian Grocery Stores in the U.S. Yes, I have heard that cottage cheese can be made easily at home (though I have never tried). You can make cottage cheese at home by boiling 3 cups of milk and once it come to a rolling boil add a few drops of lemon juice. The milk spilts/curdles. Let cool and pour the mixture into a muslin cloth and drain all excess water. What is left is cottage cheese.
Posted on: 1 March 2010 - 3:49pm
Anonymous says :
And if you need cottage cheese in cubes, you need to leave some heavy material on top of the cottage cheese that is wrapped in muslin cloth. Also, you need to leave for at least 4-8 hours (for the water to drain and the cottage cheese to take the shape) so that you get great paneer that can be cubed and used for variety of recipes! :)
Posted on: 1 March 2010 - 9:07pm
parizad arora says :
this recipe surely sounds interesting and is definitely worth giving a try.thanks for this simple way of your recipe presentation
Posted on: 15 December 2009 - 8:51pm
Bhaswana says :
I loved this recipe. i usually spend lots of time separating the methi leaves. this is a real quick way of making methi matar malai. i also love the paneer addition. Kudos!!
Posted on: 14 October 2009 - 12:08pm
surendharan says :
Hi the recipe looks excelent. just a small questuion... You have mentioned the cottage cheese, but have not used it while preparation. could you please clarify if it is used at all???
Posted on: 25 July 2009 - 11:26pm
Snigdha says :
Hello Surendharan,
Cottage Cheese or Paneer mean the same.
Posted on: 28 July 2009 - 10:23pm
Anonymous says :
Hi Surendhran! Cottage cheese is the same as paneer; in the ingredients the chef has named it as cottage cheese and the in the prparation, by mistake or so, the same has been referred to as paneer. If you can see the line -
"Add cubed pieces of paneer", that means cubed cottage cheese pieces! :)
Posted on: 26 July 2009 - 11:07pm
Gadget Lady says :
wow.. this Kasoori Methi Malai Matar Paneer Recipe is quite a yummy brew.. is there any trick with paneer to prevent them from breaking while cooking? matar stands for green peas rite and malai - is that the word for cream?
Posted on: 24 April 2009 - 12:18am
foodpsychologist says :
This Kasoori Methi Malai Matar Paneer looks gorgeous ! I will surely try out this rich creamy treat shortly. Looking forward to feasting on this with Naans!
Posted on: 23 April 2009 - 5:34am
veg foodie says :
Oh wow...this so creamy and heavenly. I love trying different recipes for paneer. I made a kasoori methi paneer one and that was kind of spicy... paneer butter masala was my favorite for a creamy paneer recipe.. ur recipe looks so good. I'm looking forward to making this!
Posted on: 23 April 2009 - 3:09am
vandana says :
Gr8 paneer snigdha. Paneer is a welcome dish anytime at my place. The other day had "Paneer Methi Chaman" at a restaurant and my daughter loved it. Urs looks very similar to that (that was a little thicker gravy). Will try this one and maybe I can surprise my little one.
Posted on: 12 February 2009 - 12:08am
