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Methi mattar paneer recipe| Restaurant style side dish recipe

Fresh green peas and soft paneer cubes simmered in rich and flavorful tomato-cashew based gravy,fresh methi leaves added for more flavor. Methi mattar paneer ,a restaurant style side dish for roti.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: how to make methi matar paneer, methi matar paneer
Servings: 3
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Harini

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cubed paneer
  • 1/2 cup fresh peas
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed methi leaves
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 10 whole cashews
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 " ginger piece
  • 1/8 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Grind chopped tomatoes,ginger,green chillies,cashews,cilantro leaves and seeds to a fine paste.
  • Pressure cook the shelled peas,drain and set aside. Wash the methi leaves thoroughly and set aside
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds. Add sliced onions and saute till transparent. Add the washed methi leaves and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground paste and saute well till the oil separates. Add the cooked peas and mix well.
  • Add 1 1/4 cup water,salt,chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for 10-12 minutes till the gravy thickens well.
  • Add the cubed paneer and mix gently.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes and serve methi mattar paneer hot with rotis.

Notes

1. You can a dollop of fresh cream towards the end.
2. You can add 2-3 cloves garlic along with ginger.
3. Instead of methi leaves you can add spinach leaves too.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal