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matar paneer without onion and garlic

Matar Paneer Without Onion and Garlic

Worrying about what to make on Navratri? This matar paneer without onion and garlic is a total dream! It is bursting with flavors, and is quick to make, without a single ounce of onion and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For boiling peas:

  • 1 cup Green peas
  • 300 ml Water

For the gravy:

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida
  • 10 Cashews (grind into paste)
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • ½ tsp Red chili powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 cup Tomato puree
  • Salt to taste
  • Boiled green peas
  • 250 gms Paneer

Garnishes:

  • 1 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tsp Fresh cream
  • Coriander leaves

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in a pot, and add the green peas. Cook them for 10 minutes till they get soft.
  • Strain them, and keep them aside for further use.
  • Take a skillet, heat some oil, and add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Let them crackle.
  • Add the cashew paste, and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder, mix, and stir them well for 2 minutes again. Add some water if it's too dry.
  • Pour down the tomato puree in the skillet, and some salt. Stir them nicely, and cook the puree till the oil separates.
  • Pour water for consistency, and add green peas and paneer. Mix well.
  • For garnishing, add dried fenugreek leaves, fresh cream, and coriander leaves. Mix them well.
  • Your matar paneer without onion and garlic is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Add some lemon juice to the gravy to add some more savoriness.
  • It's optional to boil the peas beforehand. You can add the raw peas at the same time when you add tomato puree.
 
How to store:
Transfer it to an air-tight container after it cools down, and you can store it in the fridge for a couple of days.
It can also be frozen for 2 months, but the paneer and peas may become a little hard to bite.
Thaw the frozen matar paneer first, then heat them in a skillet. Add some water for consistency, and cooking of paneer and peas.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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