Indian Matar Paneer (Cottage Cheese and Peas)

Matar Paneer is a popular North Indian dish that is loved for its creamy texture and combination of flavors.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Indian Matar Paneer (Cottage Cheese and Peas)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Cottage Cheese
• 200 gram Peas
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 medium-sized Tomato
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 piece Green Chili
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
• 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cream
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2. Once the seeds crackle, add finely chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute until golden brown.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
5. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add cottage cheese cubes and mix gently.
7. Add garam masala powder and kasuri methi. Mix well.
8. Cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Finally, add fresh cream and mix gently.
10. Serve hot with roti or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 9g

Protein 14g29%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.