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Matar Paneer.
Green peas and paneer simmer in a tomato and cashew sauce. A small spoonful of cream rounds out this North Indian-style curry.
Vegetarian- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4 people
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 30 minutes
- Total time
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
For 4 servings · Check off as you go
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5 stepsSoften the sauce ingredients
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Cook onion for 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger for a minute, followed by tomatoes and cashews. Simmer for 8 minutes.
Blend carefully
Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Blend with half the water until smooth, following the blender instructions for warm liquids.
Bloom the spices
Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Add cumin for 30 seconds, then coriander, turmeric and chilli powder. Stir briefly and pour in the sauce.
Simmer the peas
Add the remaining water and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, add peas and cook for 5 minutes.
Warm the paneer
Add paneer and garam masala. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, then stir in cream. Add a small splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
Ingredient Notes
Contains milk and cashews. Use plain paneer suitable for vegetarians.
Cooking Tips
Blend the cashews thoroughly for a smooth gravy rather than leaving grainy pieces.
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