Matar Paneer | Quick and Simple Recipes

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How To Make Matar Paneer with Onion, Ginger, Garlic ?
How To Make Matar Paneer without Onion, Ginger, Garlic ?

So, here is the quick and simple way to make MATAR PANEER . To get more vegetarian homemade dinner recipes , click on  VEG DINNER 

Two Different Recipes of Matar Paneer 

Matar paneer is one of the famous North Indian dishes. Two key ingredients - Matar(peas) and paneer(cheese).You can also replace paneer with potatoes. Matar Paneer is easy to make, you can get all ingredients very easily. You can buy paneer from the market or can make it at home. Moreover, You can use green peas for this recipe or can use frozen peas. So, you don't have to take much pressure. This dish can serve with naan or with rice. Additionally, you can also serve raita or papad to make dinner more delicious. Mostly in India, people cook Matar paneer on special occasions or for someone special.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 kg paneer cubes
• small cup fresh green peas
• 1 chopped onion
• ginger
• garlic 
• green chillies
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
• pinch of turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Kasuri methi 
• pinch of garam masala powder
• 1 tsp malai(cream)
• salt (as required)
• 1 tbsp oil

     How To Make Matar Paneer with Onion, Ginger, Garlic?

So here is the answer.....

1.Put a pan on low heat, then add oil.

2.Once the oil gets heated add garlic.

3. After that add onions, stir well.

4. Then you can add the paste(tomatoes,chillies,and garlic) fry all these things until it(masala) turns golden. 

                                                      

5.Then add all dry spices i.e red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kasuri methi,garam masala powder, salt and saute it.

6.Put this masala into another vessel(cooker), add some water and let it boil. Then add peas and cook peas for 5-6 mint. 

7.After that add paneer cubes.

8. You can also add cream(malai) if wanted,

9.Then cook it for 8-9 mints and garnish it with coriander leaves(To make it more delicious and creamy you can add cream to garnish.)

 10.Then, serve with parantha or rice.

 Matar Paneer Recipe  without Onion and Garlic 

Here, second method for making Matar paneer. That mater paneer is called a Jain Version because it is prepared without onion, ginger or garlic in it. But still, this recipe taste very delicious. People who love tomatoes very much well love this recipe. On many occasions (like in Navratri) where you can't use onion, ginger, garlic, these type of recipe are best for those occasions.

INGREDIENTS

• small cup fresh green peas
• green chilli  
• 2-31/4 kg paneer cubes
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 tsp red chillies powder
• Cashew nuts – a handful
• Cumin seeds – 2 tsp
• pinch of turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Kasuri methi 
• pinch of garam masala powder
• 1 tsp malai(cream)
• salt (as required)
• 1 tbsp oil

How to make Matar Paneer without Onion, Ginger and Garlic?

So here is the answer.....

1. Prepare the paste of tomatoes and green chillies.
2. Put a pan on low heat, then add oil, once the oil gets heated add Cumin seeds. Then add the paste that we have prepared and simmer it for 1-2 mins.
3. Then add all dry spices i.e red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kasuri methi,garam masala powder, salt and saute it and reduce the flame for 4-5 mins.
4. Add some water and let it boil. Then add peas and cook peas for 15-20 mins. After that add malai(cream) and paneer cubes.
5. Then cook it for 3-4 mins and garnish it with coriander leaves(To make it more delicious and creamy you can add cream to garnish.)
6. Then, serve with parantha or rice.

Why Matar Paneer is beneficial?

Matar Paneer is tasty as well as beneficial. Because paneer is very good for health. It has many advantages as follows:-

• Rich In Protein: Cottage Paneer(cheese) is  rich source of protein . Four ounces of cottage cheese contains 14 grams of protein, much more than eggs.

• Strengthen Teeth And Bones : Cheese is a great source of calcium. It Strengthens and prevents bones and teeth.

• Good For Heart Health: Paneer reduces risk of heart diseases and controls blood pressure.

• Improves Digestion: Paneer helps prevent stomach disorders in people as they grow older.

• Maintains Blood Sugar Levels: Cottage cheese can help regulate blood sugar levels too. Cottage cheese is packed with magnesium which can not only check the untimely spikes but also ensure better heart health and immune system.

• Boosts Weight Loss: It has high protein diet and also improves metabolism.

Nutrition Facts (Matar Paneer)  

Serving Size: 4 serving (1760 g)

Total Fat: 184 g                      Cholesterol: 276 mg       Sodium: 4104 mg       Potassium: 1820 mg        Total Carbohydrates: 100 g    Dietary Fiber: 25.6 g      Sugars: 36.8 g             Protein :92 g

Vitamin: A 264%                   Vitamin C: 112%            Calcium: 196%           Iron: 72%