🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Paneer Methi Matar

Name: Paneer Methi Matar
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 2 tbsp Butter; 1/4 cup Heavy Cream; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; to taste Salt; 250 g, cubed Paneer; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, pureed Tomato; 1 Green Chili; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup Green Peas; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

Paneer with peas and fenugreek cream, restaurant menu regular. Mild spice, creamy depth and cubes of golden-white comfort. Plate with buttered rotis and sliced onions.

Prep 18 min Cook 30 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Heavy Cream1/4 cup
Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Paneer250 g, cubed
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, pureed
Green Chili1
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Green Peas1 cup
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Slice the paneer thick enough to stay proud in the gravy; warm-soak and drain.
2
Heat butter or oil and fry the onions till golden; add ginger garlic paste and cook out the rawness.
3
Add tomato and the ground spices; cook till the masala thickens and the oil separates at the edges.
4
Add the green peas, then the paneer, and turn it through the masala with a flat hand.
5
Rest off the heat, finish with the kasuri methi, and serve while it's glossy.

Chef's tip

Overcooked paneer turns rubbery — it only needs warming through.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Methi Malai Paneer Recipe - Dhaba Style with Pro Tips | Paneer Methi Malai - Creamy & Tasty Curry · on YouTube