Friends, the biggest source of protein is matar paneer ki sabji, which is eaten with great fondness by people of all ages. And whenever guests come to home or there is any special occasion, then the first thing on the menu is paneer ki sabji. So friends, when we are talking about paneer in winters then how can anyone forget peas (matar) and peas paneer is such a tasty dish that everyone’s mouth waters on hearing its name.
The spices used in Matar Paneer like garlic, whole spices, bay leaves enhance its taste even more. So today we have brought for you a very special recipe to make matar paneer which you can serve during dinner or whenever guests are coming to your house. So let’s move on to our matar paneer recipe and learn how to cook matar paneer in easy steps.
MAKE TASTY MATAR PANEER KI SABJI (MATAR PANEER RECIPE) IN JUST 9 STEPS
Ingredients
- Onion- 3 Medium Size
- Tomato – 2 Medium Size
- Green Peas (Matar) – 1 Medium Size Bowl
- Green Chilli – 2-3 Pieces
- Whole Spices (Khade Masale) – 1 Tablespoon
- Coriander Leaves – 1 Small Bowl
- Oil – 3-4 Tablespoons
- Ginger – 2 Inches
- Garlic – 8-10 Cloves
- Salt – 1-2 Tablespoons or as per requirement
- Coriander Powder – 1 Tablespoon
- Red Chilli Powder – 1 Tablespoon
- Turmeric Powder – 1 Tablespoon
- Water – 2-3 Cups
- Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi) – 1 Small Bowl
- Cottage Cheese (Paneer) – 200 Grams
STEP-1
Matar Paneer Recipe:
Grinding Tomatoes, Onions, and Green Chillies
Friends, to make Matar Paneer, first of all we will grind tomatoes, onions and green chillies together in a mixer. Now when our tomatoes and onions are grinded well, we will take them out in a bowl and put a pan on the gas and put about 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in it.
STEP-2
Sauteing Spices and Ginger-Garlic Paste for Matar Paneer Recipe
Now as soon as our oil gets heated properly, we will add our whole spices seasoning to it. Friends, now as soon as our whole spices seasoning is done, we will add the coarsely ground ginger garlic paste here. If you want, you can also use fine ginger garlic paste in it.
STEP-3
Cooking the Tomato, Onion, and Green Chilli Mixture for a Perfect Matar Paneer Recipe
When our ginger and garlic are roasted well, we will add the mixed paste of grinded tomatoes, onions and green chillies in it and cook everything on medium to low flame till it is cooked well.
STEP-4
Preparing the Spice Mix : Perfect Recipe To
Make Matar Paneer
Now, till our tomatoes and onions are cooked well, we will prepare the masala in a bowl. So friends, for making the masala we will use simple spices that are used daily at home. Guys, here we will take 1 tablespoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder and 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder and add 3-4 tablespoons of water in it and mix it well.
STEP-5
Adding and Cooking the Spice Mix for Tasty Matar Paneer Ki Sabji
Now, when our paste starts releasing oil then we will understand that our grinded paste has been cooked well so now we will add the spices which we had prepared by mixing them in a bowl and cook it well.
STEP-6
Cooking the Peas to Perfection for a Delicious Taste of Matar Paneer
Now that our spices are cooked properly, we will add peas and cook them for 10-15 minutes. Friends, to cook peas properly, you can add almost a glass of water here so that peas also get mixed well in the spices.
STEP-7
Adding Kasuri Methi to Make the Mutter Paneer Dish
More Delicious
If our peas are cooked well then we will add about a small bowl of Kasuri Methi in it and cook it well for one to two minutes. Friends, the taste of Kasuri Methi is very delicious in peas paneer. Now if you want gravy in peas paneer then you can add water as per your requirement and then add salt in it.
STEP-8
Adding Paneer and Finishing the Mutter Paneer Recipe
with Coriander Leaves
Friends, now when our gravy is ready properly, we will put paneer cut into medium size cubes while running the gas on medium flame and mix it well in the gravy. Now, we will cook it for 5-6 minutes by keeping the gas on medium flame and then add coriander leaves in it and mix it well and turn off the flame of the gas.
STEP-9
Serving and Enjoying the Delicious Matar Paneer Ki Sabji
So friends, our hot peas paneer sabji is ready. Now we will serve it in a bowl, garnishing it well with coriander leaves. You can serve it hot with Chapati, Naan, Paratha, Plain Rice or any other dish and make your family happy.
Friends, we hope that you have learned well how to cook matar paneer at home. You must try our Matar Paneer recipe at home and let us know by commenting how you liked our Matar Paneer recipe. Guys, we have not used too much spices in it, so you can make and feed it to kids and elders without any tension.
So, see you next week with our next recipe which will be something special.
SECRET TIPS:
- Friends, while making the gravy of Matar Paneer, the better you cook the spices, the better will be the taste.
- Friends, add salt to Matar Paneer at the end so that there will be no excess salt in your gravy.
- While making matar paneer, you can also add cashew paste to it, this will enhance the taste of the matar paneer ki sabji and the gravy will also be very delicious.
Recipe Summary
Nutritional Information
FAQS:
1. What is the best way to cook matar paneer at home?
You can cook delicious matar paneer at home by using the easily available ingredients at home such as Onion, Tomato, Green Peas (Matar), Cottage Cheese (Paneer), Green Chilli, Whole Spices (Khade Masale), Coriander Leaves etc. For a detailed matar paneer recipe follow the easy steps given in our recipe to make matar paneer at home.
2. Can I enhance the flavor of my Matar Paneer recipe?
Yes, you can enhance the flavor of matar paneer recipe by using the cashew paste. This will make the gravy of matar paneer ki sabji very delicious. And if you use the dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) in the mutter paneer recipe, it will give your dish a unique taste and also enhance the flavor of the dish.
3. What are the main ingredients to cook matar paneer ki sabji at home?
The main ingredients to cook matar paneer ki sabji at home are – Onion, Tomato, Green Peas (Matar), Green Chilli, Whole Spices (Khade Masale), Coriander Leaves, Cooking Oil, Ginger, Garlic, Salt, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Water, Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi), Cottage Cheese (Paneer). These are the easily available ingredients at your home.
4. How to cook matar paneer easily at home?
To cook matar paneer ki sabji easily at home, first of al,l grind onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. Then saute them with ginger-garlic paste and whole spices. After that add peas and cook with a mixture of red chili, turmeric, and coriander powders, and give a finishing touch with Kasuri Methi. Then, add paneer cubes to the prepared gravy and simmer for 5-6 minutes. At the end, garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or rice. Follow our simple and easy matar paneer recipe for detailed steps and instructions.
5. When should I add salt while cooking Matar Paneer?
You should add salt at the end of the cooking process of your matar paneer ki sabji to prevent the over-salting of the matar paneer dish. You should also ensure that the seasoning balances perfectly with the other ingredients.
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