
The weather is too cold here and I went into a kind of hibernation in the blogging front. Not much posts or blog hops. So to get inspirations for the next post, I asked for suggestions in my FB page, ideas started pouring in. Since two of our friends suggested paneer dish, I decided to prepare paneer dish. I have already posted Palak paneer, so today am posting Matar Panner. It is a rich gravy made with green peas(matar) and Cottage cheese (Paneer). I make this often at home and everyone love it. There are different versions of this gravy in the net. This is my version of matar paneer without cream or cashews.
What are the ingredients needed?
Paneer, 1/2 lb
Oil, for shallow frying paneer
Milk, 1/2 cup
Kasoori methi, 1 tablespoon
Salt, to taste
Cilantro, to garnish
To fry and make paste
Oil, 2 teaspoon
Fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon
Cloves, 3-4 nos.
Cinnamon stick, small piece
Cardamom, 3-4 nos.
Onion, 2 nos
Green chillies, 2 nos.
Tomatoes, 3 nos
Ginger garlic paste, 2 teaspoons
Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon
Chilli powder, 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder, 2 teaspoons
Cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon
How it is made?
- Cut the paneer into cubes and shallow fry them till they are slightly browned. Drain them in paper towel and keep them aside.
- In a pan, heat oil, add fennel seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom and fry for a minute or two. Then add onions and green chillies and saute till onions are translucent.
- Then add the ginger garlic paste and all the powders (turmeric, coriander, chilli and cumin powders) and mix well. Finally add the tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are cooked and turn mushy. Let it cool and puree them in a blender into a smooth paste.
- Then return the puree into the pan and dilute it with water as per the required consistency and let it simmer.
- Now add green peas and required salt and cook for 3-4 minutes and when the peas are cooked, add paneer and cook for another 2-3 minutes and then add kasoori methi and milk, mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped cilantro and turn off the heat.
Serve with roti or rice of your choice.
It serves 3- 4 persons.
Notes:
- The gravy thickens with time. So adjust the consistency before serving.
Delicious n tempting curry, crystal clear pics too :-)
ReplyDeletehahaha u also blog hop for inspirations
ReplyDeletei shud do that as my mind also goes blank at times
i have something similar on draft wud try to post soon
love ur version here divya
Ha ha ha.. Meena ji.. Blop hop I meant here is to visit our blogger friends' latest posts and comment. not for inspiration.. I asked for suggestions in my FB page for inspiration.. :)
DeleteThis is my kids most fav curry, delicious preparation...inviting pictures dear...love it !
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ReplyDeletelooks great Divya! protein packed dish. nice clicks too
ReplyDeleteLoved thi semi dry version:)
ReplyDeletesuper sis and nice clicks sis.keep rocking and fight back the cold.yummy
ReplyDeleteLove it with chapathis.. Yummy combo
ReplyDeleteLooks super delicious, i love the combination of peas and paneer, super Divya u made it without cream/cashew... sometimes when we cook regular means its good to avoid it...
ReplyDeleteDelicious, loved your version too..
ReplyDeletelooks just so perfect n delish
ReplyDeleteLooks so tempting.....very delicious dish.
ReplyDeleteclean and clear click :) love it anytime..
ReplyDeleteCant ask more, wat a delightful and droolworthy mattar paneer.
ReplyDeletePeas and paneer perfect combo.Love the clicks.looks delicious
ReplyDeleteVery yummy and nice, loved your version of mutter paneer
ReplyDeleteloved the dry version,looks perfect!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dry version
ReplyDeletePerfect with rotis,tempting paneer curry
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious n awesome.
ReplyDeletenice pics n delicious looking dish.. perfect vth rotis
ReplyDeleteLovely clicks Divya :) And matar paneer without cream or cashews sounds really interesting :) Good one!!
ReplyDeleteDelicious matar paneer love you made without cashews. great.
ReplyDeletethe presentation is awesome and tempting da
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Looks super delicious Divya..Congrats on your first blog anniversary...
ReplyDeleteDOnt you use milk anywere
ReplyDeleteHi Cynduja.. Please refer step number 5. I have used milk there..
DeleteDo try and let me know.. :)
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