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Matar Paneer

Paneer and peas simmer with tomato, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala in a North Indian classic.

Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~420 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation

20 min prep 30 min cook

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Timeline

Total 50 min

Prep20 min
Cooking30 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the dish

350 g Paneer cheese
1.5 cup(~300 ml) Peas

For the sauce

4 Tomatoes
1 Onion
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
3 clove Garlic
1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ground coriander
1 tsp(~5 ml) Garam masala
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt

For cooking

3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

0.3 bunch Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1
Cut the paneer into large cubes.
2
Fry the paneer in half of the oil for 4 minutes, until colored on all sides.
4 min
04:00
3
Finely chop the onion, ginger, and garlic.
4
Soften the onion in the remaining oil for 6 minutes, then add the ginger and garlic.
6 min
06:00
5
Fry the cumin, turmeric, and ground coriander for 1 minute.
1 min
01:00
6
Add the grated tomatoes and cook the sauce for 10 minutes, until thickened.
10 min
10:00
7
Add the peas and paneer, and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
8
Serve with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

💡 Tip: Frying the paneer first helps it stay soft without breaking apart in the sauce.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with basmati rice, roti, or plain naan.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~420

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 18%Carbs 29%Fat 53%

GI 18 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL

9.5g

Sugar

7.4g

Fiber

1178.9mg

Sodium

1.7g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

7/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Matar Paneer make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Matar Paneer take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 50 minutes in total.
Is Matar Paneer difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Matar Paneer have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 30g, fat: 24g.
Which allergens does Matar Paneer contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Matar Paneer belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Matar Paneer need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
Is Matar Paneer filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the paneer into large cubes.

Fry the paneer in half of the oil for 4 minutes, until colored on all sides.

4 min