Shahi Matar Paneer

Shahi Matar Paneer is a delicious recipe which is rich and creamy and made using Indian cottage cheese and peas. Here is how to make Shahi Matar Paneer .
Shahi Matar Paneer is a delicious recipe which is rich and creamy and made using Indian cottage cheese and peas. Here is how to make Shahi Matar Paneer .
Paneer is my best bet when I am out of fresh vegetables and want to make a quick yet delicious meal. This is exactly what happened today afternoon. I had a sudden guest and nothing but paneer came to my mind first thing and I made this Shahi Matar Paneer along with a raita, peas pulao and paratha and lunch was sorted.
This dish is quite easy to make is quite a crowd pleaser. Chunks of paneer slightly fried and simmered in a rich and creamy gravy along with a slight change of flavour from the peas makes this dish truly delicious.
Plus the fact that Shahi Matar Paneer is all luscious just like Dal Amritsari, pairing it with a wholesome meal sounds like a pretty promising idea. Moreover, if you have the gravy ready, trust me, preparing Shahi Matar Paneer doesn't take any time.
So, I suggest, whenever you crave for a super delicious yet easy to make meal, try Shahi Matar Paneer for sure, here's its recipe.
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Shahi Matar Paneer is a delicious recipe which is rich and creamy and made using Indian cottage cheese and peas. Here is how to make Shahi Matar Paneer .

Shahi Matar Paneer Recipe

Shahi Matar Paneer

Shahi Matar Paneer is a delicious recipe which is rich and creamy and made using Indian cottage cheese and peas. 
 Course Main Course
 Cuisine Indian
 Prep Time 20 minutes
 Cook Time 30 minutes
 Total Time 50 minutes
 Servings  people
 Calories 483 kcal
 Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

  • 300 g Paneer cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup Peas boiled
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 3-4 Clove
  • 2 Black cardamom
  • 2-3 Green cardamom
  • 4-5 Black peppercorn
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped
  • 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 cup Tomato Chopped
  • 10-12 Cashew nuts Soaked in warm water
  • 10-12 Almonds Blanched and peeled
  • 2 tsp Coriander powder -
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp Fresh cream
  • 10-12 strands Saffron Soaked in 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
  • 2-3 drops Kewra essence
  • Fresh coriander for garnishing
  • Almond flakes for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Heat little oil in a grill pan and fry the panner from both the sides till golden brown.
  2. Drain and keep aside.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp oil and ghee in a pan.
  4. When the oil is hot, add cloves, black cardamom, green cardamom and peppercorn and fry for a few seconds.
  5. Add onion and fry till slightly browned.
  6. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till onion turns golden brown.
  7. Now add tomatoes and fry for a minute.
  8. Remove the pan from heat and let the masala cool a bit.
  9. Grind the masala along with cashew nuts and almonds to make a smooth paste.
  10. Add the ground masala in the same pan.
  11. Add little water and all the dry masalas.
  12. Fry for a few minutes.
  13. Add paneer and peas and cook for 5-6 minutes.
  14. Add more water if required.
  15. Now add fresh cream, saffron soaked in milk, honey, cardamom powder and lemon juice and cook for another minute.
  16. Add kewra essence and mix well.
  17. Garnish with fresh coriander and almond slivers.
  18. Serve hot with paratha or Naan.
Nutrition Facts
Shahi Matar Paneer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 45mg2%
Potassium 339mg10%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 845IU17%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 406mg41%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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