Fresh Matar Paneer
Indian Medium

Fresh Matar Paneer

Modern Pea and Paneer Curry

VegetarianGluten-Free
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⏱️ 30 minutes 20 minutes prep · 13 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
480 Calories
28g Protein
18g Carbs
34g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

This is a vibrant update to the classic comfort dish, keeping the vegetables crisp and the flavors bright. It avoids the heaviness of traditional versions, resulting in a dish with a bit more attitude and freshness.


Instructions

1

Fry the paneer cubes in hot oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes, turning them frequently until they are golden and crisp on all sides, then set aside on a plate.

2

SautΓ© the garlic in the same pan for two minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 6 minutes until they collapse into a thick, jammy sauce. Stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, red chile, and turmeric, cooking for one more minute to wake up the spices.

3

Boil a pan of water and blanch the green beans for 2 minutes, then add the snow peas for 2 more minutes, and finally the peas for 1 minute before draining well so they dry in their own steam.

4

Reheat the tomato sauce and fold in the crispy paneer cubes followed by the blanched green vegetables, stirring gently to coat everything in the spiced tomato base.

5

Garnish with fresh red chile if you want extra heat and serve immediately while the vegetables are still bright and snappy.


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Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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