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today we will make matar paneer which is liked by almost everyone.
let's see what all ingerdients are required for making matar paneer.
paneer - 400 grams
peas - 500 grams
paste - 3-4 tomatoes,2 green chilly and 1 inch ginger piece
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
asafoetida - 1 pinch
malai - 3 tbsp (whisked)
salt - as per taste (3/4 tsp)
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
red chilly powder - less then 1/4 tsp
garam masala - less then 1/4 tsp
green coriander - 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
oil - for making sabzi
for making sabzi fry peas first.
add 1/2 tbsp oil in pan.
add peas in pan and fry until they get tender.
cover and cook for 2 minutes so that they get cooked quickly.
peas are ready; take them out in a bowl.
fry paneer as well.
for this add 1/2 tbsp oil in pan.
place the paneer chunks in pan for frying.
cut paneer into any size of your preference.
fry until they turn little brown in color.
meanwhile prepare gravy.
for this add 2 tbsp oil in pan.
when oil get hot add cumin seeds,asafoetida,turmeric powder,coriander powder,tomto-chilly-ginger paste.
saute masala until oil starts floating on the surface.
flip the sides of paneer.
keep stirring the masala else it might stick to the pan.
paneer is roasted now take it out.
fry rest of the paneer chunks.
masala is ready;now we will add cream into it.
saute the masala until oil starts floating on the surface.
wehave prepared tomato and cream gravy for this sabzi.
gravy can be prepared with curd,poppy seeds,cashew nuts,coconut,sesame seeds,gram flour,corn flour and so on.
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prepare gravy as per your preference.
masala is ready .
now add water as per your preference or 1-1.5 cups.
when gravy starts boiling add peas and paneer into it.
gravy has started boiling now add salt,fried peas and paneer into it.
add all ingredients,cover and cook for 2 minutes so that all spices get aborbed in the spices.
sabzi is ready and is smelling heaven
now add green coriander in the sabzi.
turn off the gas.
tempting matar paneer sabzi is ready.
we have used 400 grams and 500 grams peas for making this sabzi.
this much quantity can be served to 4-5 family members.
serve matar paneer sabzi with chapatti,parantha,naan or rice.
try making this recipe and share your experiences with us.
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