How long does it take to make Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy)?

The total time to make Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy) is 45 minutes. Preparation takes 15 minutes and cooking takes 30 minutes.

Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy)

Name: Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: North Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup Green peas (Matar); 1 tablespoon Cashew nuts paste; 1/2 tablespoon Poppy seeds paste; 1 tablespoon Green Chilli paste; 1/2 cup Onion chopped; 1 teaspoon Garlic paste; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)

Usashi Mandal

January 17, 2024

4535 Ratings

Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy) - Recipe image with step-by-step cooking instructions

Time:Prep: 15 M|Cook: 30 M|Total: 45 M

Makes:4 Servings

Meal:Dinner

Cuisine:North Indian Recipes

Paneer is every vegetarian’s favourite, as we can make so many types of dishes using this single ingredient. Malai Matar Paneer is a vegetarian dish braised in cashewnut based gravy. Succulent paneer pieces and fresh green peas in rich creamy gravy is amazing. It is good with both rice preparation or roti/parathas.

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Ingredients

1 cup Green peas (Matar)

1 tablespoon Cashew nuts, paste

1/2 tablespoon Poppy seeds, paste

1 tablespoon Green Chilli, paste

1/2 cup Onion, chopped

1 teaspoon Garlic, paste

1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)

Instructions for Malai Matar Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese & Peas In Rich Creamy Gravy)

To begin making the Malai Matar Paneer recipe, in a kadai/wok heat oil and add garlic paste. As it turns light brown, add chopped onion. Fry onion until the onion becomes soft and translucent.

Next, add poppy seed paste, green chilli paste, coriander powder, salt, sugar and cook it for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add green peas and yogurt. Cook the same for about 3 to 4 minutes. Once the green peas are soft, add paneer cubes and give a stir.

Add 1/2 cup of warm water and let it cook for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add cashew nut paste and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes.

Check seasoning and garnish it with some chopped coriander leaves and give a stir. Malai Matar Paneer is ready to serve.

Serve Malai Matar Paneer along with Lauki Raita, Kachumber Salad and Phulkas for a weekday meal with your family.

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