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Matar Paneer
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Matar Paneer

15 ingredients 13 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

439
Calories
32g
Protein
20g
Fat
37g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 15 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Tofu 100g firm 76
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Paneer not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Ghee not in our table 0
Asafoetida not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Paneer or extra firm Tofu
  • 12 oz or 1.5 cup green peas or Matar (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup yogurt (beaten)
  • ½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • ½ cup onions
  • 2-3 green chilly (finely chopped, adjust quantity according to preference)
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro or coriander (chopped)
  • 2 – 3 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 pinch of Asafoetida (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • 3 teaspoons cilantro or coriander leaves (chopped)

Directions

1

Take the Paneer cube and slice it into 1 inch cubes.

2

Heat ghee. Fry Paneer or Tofu in ghee until golden light color.

3

In separate Pan, heat ghee again

4

Add the onions and fry till light golden brown.

5

Add all spices and salt. Stir few seconds.

6

Add tomatoes. Stir again for few minutes.

7

Add yogurt. Simmer 8-10 minutes

8

Add the peas.

9

Few minutes before serving add the fried paneer or Tofu. Stir gently.

10

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Nan or Tandoori Roti.

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Category:Indian Recipes

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Category:Punjabi

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Category:Punjabi_Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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