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Matar Paneer (Tofu- vegan)

This popular dish is one of my fav dishes! It's spiced cream sauce is so decadent making it a perfect homely comforting dish. (Gluten Free)

Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 whole green cardamom
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 inch ginger, finely grated
  • 1 green chilies, chopped small
  • 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup whole cashews
  • 1 tbsp ghee or oil (vegan option)
  • 350 g paneer- cubed (or firm Tofu 1x1cm cubed and fried)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 3/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt or heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream for vegan version)
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup peas (I used frozen)
  • Cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
  1. If using store bought paneer, soak in warm water for 20 minutes before you begin the recipe. Soak frozen green peas in warm water for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cardamoms, peppercorns and cumin seeds. Saute until the spices are fragrant and the cumin seeds sizzle for few seconds.
  3. Then add the ginger and green chili and cook until browned.
  4. Then add the chopped tomatoes and whole cashews and mix. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the tomatoes are really soft.
  5. Remove pan from heat and let the mixture cool down a bit. Once it has cooled down a little, transfer to a blender and grind to a smooth paste. Set it aside.
  6. Heat a tablespoon of ghee (or oil) in a pan on medium heat. Add bay leaf and red chili powder. Saute for few seconds.
  7. Then add in the prepared tomato paste back into the pan and mix well.
  8. Add coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric, methi, salt to taste and sugar. Mix well and cook the spices for one minute.
  9. Whisk in plain yogurt, stirring continuously until it mixes well. Then add water to the pan and let it come to a boil.
  10. Add the paneer cubes (or fried tofu cubes) and green peas peas. Stir and then cover the pan. Let it simmer for 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
  11. Garnish with cilantro and serve with some warm chapatis!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 293.35kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.23g30%
Saturated Fat 4.37g22%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 9.68mg4%
Sodium 741.26mg31%
Potassium 660.67mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 16.41g6%
Dietary Fiber 5.72g23%
Sugars 5.59g
Protein 19.81g40%
Vitamin A 138.56 IU
Vitamin C 42.05 mg
Calcium 655.89 mg
Iron 4.86 mg
Vitamin D 0.01 IU
Vitamin E 1.56 IU
Vitamin K 30.33 mcg
Thiamin 0.28 mg
Riboflavin 0.17 mg
Niacin 1.61 mg
Vitamin B6 0.27 mg
Folate 59.6 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.04 mcg
Phosphorus 288.96 mg
Magnesium 108.13 mg
Zinc 2.51 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: paneer, matar
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