This aloo matar paneer is an absolute all-in-one package that is loaded with body-loving nutrients and minerals! Full of protein and carbs, this meal will keep you energized for some long hours, rest assured.
Potatoes and cottage cheese are comfort food. You don’t have to worry much about what to make when it comes to these two!
Just add them to a gravy, or boil them and sprinkle them with seasonings and you are good to go.
They are a nutritional powerhouse on their own but when mixed together, it’s a whole different story.
This is an amazing dinner recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients but will not shy away from tantalizing your taste buds!
Tools You’ll Need
- Skillet: To make the dish.
- Ladle: To saute and stir.
Ingredients in This Aloo Matar Paneer Recipe
Boiled Potatoes: Earlier known as the life-saving food source for their vitamin C reserves, potatoes are also full of potassium. They add an earthy, and buttery flavor to the meal.
Green Peas: Add a little bit of green to your dinner with peas!
Paneer: Try to make paneer at home as they are more soft and fluffy. Otherwise, store-bought paneer is also good.
Onions: They give a sweet and savory base to the dish!
Tomato Puree: For its tanginess, and it also reduces cooking time. Not only that, they are rich in antioxidants, and vitamins C and potassium, just like potatoes.
Ginger-Garlic Paste: Buy it from a nearby store or properly mince them up.
Whole Spices: Bay leaves, cloves, green cardamom, and cumin seeds. They are essential for the paneer matar aloo’s nutty and aromatic flavor.
Powdered Spices: Red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder are the signature powdered spices in Indian recipes.
Garnishes: To make the dish aesthetically pleasing, sprinkle some coriander leaves, and a dollop of fresh cream.
Salt to taste
Ghee
How to Make Aloo Matar Paneer
Make the Gravy:
1. Heat ghee in a skillet, and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Now add bay leaf and cloves, and saute them.
2. Add chopped onion, and saute it till golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste after the browning of the onions, and saute for 30 seconds.
3. Add turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder in any order, and mix them well. Add a splash of water to avoid their burning.
4. Pour in the tomato puree, add salt, and cook it till the ghee separates.
5. Add a generous amount of water, and give it a nice boil.
Add Potatoes, Green Peas, and Paneer:
6. Add green peas, boiled potatoes, and paneer. Cook them until you get a semi-thick gravy.
Finishing Touches:
7. Garnish it with coriander leaves, and fresh cream.
8. Your aloo matar paneer is ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
- If you don’t want to pre-boil the peas, add a lot of water after step 4, add the green peas, and cover & cook for 15 mins on low-medium flame.
- You can also shallow fry paneer to make them more sturdy. I like ’em as soft, so I skipped the frying part.
- Instead of making a puree out of tomatoes, just finely chop them, and add to the gravy.
- To make aloo matar paneer more spicy, increase the amount of chili powder or add green chilies.
Serving Options
Aloo matar paneer is an eminent meal that can be served in a congregation as an entree.
Serve it in a bowl, along with naan bread or chapati, and some pickle on the side.
While you’re at it, have some yogurt or raita too. Trust me, it will enhance the flavor!
How to Store
Place it in an air-tight container, and easily store it in the fridge for a couple of days.
You can also store it in the freezer for a month or two in an air-tight container. Thaw it thoroughly, after taking the aloo matar paneer out, and heat it in a skillet. Remember to add hot water to soften the green peas.
Why You’ll Like This Aloo Matar Paneer
- It is highly rich in protein and extremely nourishing.
- The ingredients are few and easily accessible.
- It is a splendid party-pleaser meal.
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Aloo Matar Paneer
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2-3 Cloves
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic Paste
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 4 medium Tomatoes (pureed)
- Salt
- 150 ml Water
- 2-3 Potatoes (boiled)
- 1 cup Green Peas (boiled)
- 100 gms Paneer (cubed)
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a skillet, and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle. Now add bay leaf and cloves, and saute them.
- Add chopped onion, and saute it till golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste after the browning of the onions, and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder in any order, and mix them well. Add a splash of water to avoid their burning.
- Pour in the tomato puree, add salt, and cook it till the ghee separates.
- Add a generous amount of water, and give it a nice boil.
- Add green peas, boiled potatoes, and paneer. Cook them until you get a semi-thick gravy.
- Garnish it with coriander leaves, and fresh cream.
- Your aloo matar paneer is ready to serve.
Notes
- If you don’t want to pre-boil the peas, add a lot of water after step 4, add the green peas, and cover & cook for 15 mins on low-medium flame.
- You can also shallow fry paneer to make them more sturdy. I like ’em as soft, so I skipped the frying part.
- Instead of making a puree out of tomatoes, just finely chop them, and add to the gravy.
- To make aloo matar paneer more spicy, increase the amount of chili powder or add green chilies.
