Indian Main Course

Malai Matar Paneer Recipe

Name: Malai Matar Paneer Recipe
Prep time: PT20.00M
Cook time: PT35.00M
Total time: PT60.00M
Yield: 4.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 2 Units Onion (Chopped); 1 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 Units Tomato (Chopped); 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder; 200 Grams Peas (Shelled); 300 Grams Paneer; 2 Cups Water; 1 Pinch Salt; 2 Tablespoons Cream; 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves

60Min

Easy

Recipe Variants

Matar Paneer is one of the most popular North Indian paneer dishes. It is a simple preparation which can be made with the easily available, everyday ingredients in your kitchen. Be it a simple weekday lunch or a fancy dinner party, a well-made Matar Paneer is always a delight! For a truly authentic and seasonal experience, make your Matar Paneer with freshly peeled peas during the winters. To add a twist, instead of using chopped paneer, you can add grated paneer to the gravy and top it with a tablespoon of cream, for a fabulous Malai Matar Twist!

Ingredients

4 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

2 Tablespoons

Oil

Onion (Chopped)

1 Teaspoon

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Tomato (Chopped)

0.5 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

0.5 Teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

1 Tablespoon

Coriander Powder

200 gms

Peas (Shelled)

300 gms

Paneer

2 Cups

Water

1 Pinch

Salt

2 Tablespoons

Cream

2 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves

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Nutrition Value

Energy

396.12 kcal

Carbohydrates

16.71 g

Protein

19.29 g

Fats

28.41 g

Information per serving

Step 1

20 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2

15 Min

Heat oil In a pressure cooker, add chopped onions and fry till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 5 minutes. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till soft.

Step 3

10 Min

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Fry for another minute. Add peas and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the paneer cubes, water, MAGGI Masala ae Magic and salt to taste. Mix well.

Step 4

10 Min

Cook covered 5 minutes on a medium flame.

Step 5

5 Min

Serve hot, topped with cream and garnished with coriander leaves.

Step 1 of 5

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 5

Heat oil In a pressure cooker, add chopped onions and fry till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 5 minutes. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till soft.