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Creamy Peas and Paneer curry (Matar Paneer masala)
Enjoy creamy, rich flavours of this Pea and Paneer Curry! Perfectly balanced spices, peas and tender paneer cubes in a lush tomato-based sauce.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
matar paneer masala, pea and paneer curry
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
297
kcal
Author:
Sandhya Hariharan
Ingredients
2
tbsp
butter
1
bay leaf
3
green cardamom
1
large onions
4
cloves
garlic
1
tbsp
fresh ginger
400
ml
tomato puree or tomato passata
1
tbsp
tomato puree concentrate
1
tsp
tomato ketchup
½
tsp
turmeric
1
tsp
chilli powder
2
tsp
ground cumin
1
tsp
garam masala
salt to taste
250
paneer
cubes
200
g
frozen peas
½
cup
cream
1
tsp
honey
To finish
fresh coriander leaves
2
tsp
kasuri methi
Instructions
Blend onion, ginger, and garlic to make a paste in a blender.
Heat butter in a pan and add bayleaf and cardamom pods. When they sizzle, add the onion paste.
Cook the onion paste for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
Add fresh tomato puree, 1 tablespoon of tomato puree concentrate, 1 tsp of tomato sauce, spice powders, and salt. Cook until the masala has thickened.
Add 1 cup of water and green peas, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add cream, 1 tsp of honey, and paneer and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with kasuri methi and coriander leaves.
Notes
If you are using fresh peas, remember to cook it before hand.
Nutrition
Calories:
297
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38.2
g
|
Protein:
10.2
g
|
Fat:
13.3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6.7
g
|
Cholesterol:
27
mg
|
Sodium:
272
mg
|
Potassium:
704
mg
|
Fiber:
8.2
g
|
Sugar:
14.7
g
|
Vitamin D:
4
µg
|
Calcium:
79
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg