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Shahi Matar Paneer

Name: How to cook Shahi Matar Paneer - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Shahi Matar Paneer

#nov #w4 - Shahi Matar Paneer needs no introduction. So when green peas is in abundance during winter season, you need to try this very popular Mughlai style Matar Paneer in a rich cashew nut-tomato gravy. This gives a royal touch to the dish. Hence the name 'Shahi'.

Ingredient

Food ration :

2-3 servings

Cooking time :

20 minutes

200

gms. paneer cubes

1/2 cup

green peas

3-4 tbsp.

oil

" cinnamon stick

2-3

green cardamoms

cloves

bay leaves

1 tsp.

cumin seeds

onion, chopped

1 tsp.

ginger-garlic paste

as required

salt to taste

1/2 tsp.

turmeric powder

1 tbsp.

red chili powder

1 tbsp.

roasted coriander-cumin powder

1 tbsp.

shahi paneer masala

1 tsp.

kasuri methi, crushed

tomatoes

10-12

cashew nuts

green chilies

1 tsp.

coriander leaves, chopped

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Blend the tomatoes, cashew nuts and green chilies into a smooth paste. Keep aside.

* Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the ginger-garlic paste, all the dry spices and some water. Keep aside.

* Step 3

Heat oil in a pan and temper with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves and cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds.

* Step 4

Add the onion and sauté till light brown. Now add the spice paste and continue to sauté till the oil separates.

* Step 5

Add the green peas and cook for 1-2 minutes. Now add the tomato-cashew paste and mix everything well. Cook till the oil separates.

* Step 6

Time to add the paneer, kasuri methi and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer till the gravy thickens and the oil separates.

* Step 7

When done, switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and a pinch of shahi paneer masala. Serve with naan, tandoori roti, jeera rice or plain biryani.