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Traditional Mattar Paneer

Traditional Mattar Paneer

Mattar paneer is a traditional Indian meal that will simply blow your mind. Not only is it super easy to make but also incredibly tasty. In addition to that, it does not contain meat, which makes it a great option for vegetarians. Therefore, if you want to try something unusual and tasty, this recipe is no doubt for you.
2 h
8 persons
Medium

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • Some ginger
  • 3 onions
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of ghee
  • ½ cup of green peas
  • 200g of cottage cheese
  • Water
  • ½ teaspoon of garam masala
  • Some Kasuri methi
  • Coriander leaves

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Preheat the pan and grease it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  2. Add 6 garlic cloves, some ginger, 3 diced onions, and saute until the onion becomes transparent
  3. Add 4 finely cut tomatoes, ½ teaspoon of salt, and saute until the vegetables become soft
  4. Turn off the heat and let the vegetables cool
  5. Put the vegetables in a mixer jar, add some water, and grind them
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of ghee, and the vegetable paste you just made and mix it
  7. Add 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and thoroughly mix everything
  8. Cook the gravy for 5 minutes
  9. Add ½ cup of pre-cooked green peas, 200g of cottage cheese, and mix it well
  10. Add ½ cup of water, cover the pan with a lid, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes
  11. Season with ½ teaspoon of garam masala, some crushed Kasuri methi, and chopped coriander leaves
  12. Mix everything and turn off the heat

Tips

Serve your mattar paneer with some traditional Indian bread.

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