Quick Matar Paneer - Indian Vegetarian Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Oil/Butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric powder | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Garam masala | 1⁄2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Green peas | 275 Gram | |
| Paneer cubes | 300 Gram | |
| Cream | 2 Tablespoon (Low fat cream used) | |
| Fresh coriander leaves | 1 Tablespoon, chopped finely (To garnish) | |
| For the gravy | ||
| Ginger | 1⁄2 Small, cut into 2-inch pieces | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) | |
| Dry whole red chilies | 2 Medium | |
| Onions | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped | |
| Red bell pepper | 1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Tomatoes | 100 Gram, chopped | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon (Add water as needed to blend) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 304 Calories from Fat 133
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat 2.6 g13.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 8 mg2.7%
Sodium 401.5 mg16.7%
Total Carbohydrates 28 g9.4%
Dietary Fiber 6.1 g24.6%
Sugars 12.6 g
Protein 15 g30.3%
Vitamin A 47.5% Vitamin C 139.5%
Calcium 15.4% Iron 13.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Things You Will Need
1. Mini blenderDirections
1. Take a mini blender, add ginger, garlic cloves, dry whole red chilies, chopped onions, red bell pepper. Blend once for a few seconds.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and blend for about 10 seconds. Set aside the prepared gravy/puree.
MAKING
3. Heat a pan with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, garam masala and the prepared puree. Simmer it for a few minutes.
4. Add a pinch of salt, stir well, cover the pan and simmer it for about 2 minutes.
5. Add the green peas and paneer cubes. Stir gently.
6. Add low fat cream, garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
SERVING
7. Serve warm with rice, roti, naan or paratha.
