Indian cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Matar Paneer

Paneer cubes and green peas in a spicy onion-tomato sauce with ginger and garam masala.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 300g paneer
• 300g peas
• 2 onions
• 3 tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 piece ginger (3cm)
• 1 tsp ground coriander seed
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 3 tbsp ghee
• Salt

Instructions

1. Cut the paneer into 2cm cubes, finely dice the onions, grate the garlic and ginger, and roughly chop the tomatoes.
2. Heat the ghee in a wide pan and fry the paneer cubes for 3 min., turning, until lightly golden all over; remove and set aside.
3. Fry the onions in the same fat for 8 min. until golden brown, then add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 min. more.
4. Stir in the cumin, coriander and turmeric, toast for 30 sec., then add the tomatoes and simmer for 8 min. until the fat separates at the edge.
5. Pour in 250ml water, season with salt, add the peas and simmer uncovered for 6 min. until the sauce is thick.
6. Fold in the paneer and garam masala, let it sit for just 2 min. more, and serve with naan or basmati rice.