Matar Paneer ka naam sunte hi ghar ki yaad aa jaati hai.
Soft Matar Paneer, sweet-sa matar, aur ek creamy, masaledaar gravy… roti ya rice ke saath perfect lagta hai.
Aaj hum bana rahe hain beginner-friendly matar paneer, jo taste me bilkul restaurant-style hai, but ghar pe super easy.
Ingredients (Simple List With Substitutes)
| Ingredient | Quantity | Substitute/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paneer | 200–250g | Tofu (vegan) |
| Matar | 1 cup | Frozen chalega |
| Tomato | 3 medium | 1 cup tomato puree |
| Onion | 2 medium | Optional |
| Ginger-garlic | 1 tbsp | Paste chalega |
| Oil/Ghee | 2–3 tbsp | Butter bhi chalega |
| Jeera | ½ tsp | — |
| Haldi | ½ tsp | — |
| Red chilli | 1 tsp | Adjust spice |
| Dhaniya powder | 1.5 tsp | — |
| Garam masala | ½ tsp | Optional |
| Cream/Malai | 2 tbsp | Cashew paste (vegan) |
| Salt | Taste ke hisaab se | — |
How to Make Matar Paneer (Step-by-Step)
1. Onion–tomato masala
Pan me oil garam karo
Jeera daalo
Onion golden hone tak bhuno
Tomato + ginger-garlic daal kar 5–7 min pakao
Masala se oil separate hona chahiye
2. Masale daalo
Haldi, mirch, dhaniya powder, salt
Thoda paani daal kar masala ko 2 min bhuno
3. Paneer + matar
Peas daal do
Paneer cubes gently mix karo
Apni pasand ke hisaab se paani daal kar gravy adjust karo
4. Creaminess add karo
Cream ya malai daal kar ek boil aane do
5. Final touch
Garam masala
Kasuri methi (optional but taste improve karta hai)
Pro Tips for Best Taste
Paneer ko fry mat karo — rubbery ho jaata hai
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Frozen matar ko garam paani me 5 min daal do
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Kasuri methi se flavour strong aata hai
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Gravy patli chahiye toh paani add karo
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Restaurant-style thoda sweet taste chahiye toh 1 tsp sugar
Variations You Can Try
Dhaba Style
Thoda zyada oil
Spicy gravy
Deep colour
Creamy Mughlai Style
Onion skip karo
Cashew paste add karo
Smooth, rich gravy milti hai
Serving Suggestions
Best combinations:
Roti
Naan
Paratha
Jeera rice
Steamed rice
Storage Tips
Fridge: 2–3 din
Next day flavour aur achha lagta hai
Freezer: peas theek rehte hain, paneer thoda firm ho sakta hai
Common Mistakes & Fixes
Paneer hard: fry mat karo
Gravy watery: masala ache se bhuno
Taste dull: salt ya garam masala adjust karo
Khatta lag raha: tomato zyada ho gaye, 1 tsp sugar daal do
FAQ – Common Questions
1. Kya frozen matar use kar sakte hain?
2. Cream nahi hai toh kya karein?
3. Paneer soft kaise rahega?
4. Vegan matar paneer kaise banega?
Final Note
Yeh recipe simple steps me banti hai, taste bhi balanced rehta hai, aur beginner ko bhi koi tension nahi hoti.
Aap ek baar banaoge toh baar-baar banana chaahoge.
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