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Matar Paneer, a family favorite recipe from my Mother in Law's Kitchen : Meatless Mondays

December 20, 2014 by 10 Comments

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There are few recipes which shouldn’t be adapted at all….but adopted as is. This is one such recipe. I have mentioned earlier that my mother-in-law is an excellent cook and is very traditional in her approach, believing that patience, love and attention makes the best dish. No shortcuts! A..aa..not at all! She definitely eats with her eyes first. If it doesn’t look appealing to her, she won’t touch the dish.

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When I was newly married, she used to make this Matar Paneer often, irrespective of a working day or weekend. No matter how much I try to replicate her style in this dish, it never tastes the same. My family would always say to my preparation, “it’s darn good but not like ma’s”. Yes, she brings the love of 2 generations to her food. SIMPLE PURE LOVE!

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I had the privilege of documenting her recipe and clicking her preparation while she was visiting us this summer.
The only twist I could bring to this dish is, I clicked it with some rustic home made bread ;). Aha! I love my curries with some good dipping thick slice of bread.

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Here is how to prepare this!

Serves : 6

Kitchen Equipments Required : Chopping board, knife, blender, pressure cooker or thick bottom pan with lid.

Ingredients :

Oil : 2 tbsp, (it’s my MIL’s recipe, so oil from her recipe :).)

Onion : 1 medium, chopped fine

Tomatoes : 2 cups, chopped

Tomato Paste : 2 tbsp

Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) : 350 gms, cut into 1 inch cubes

Peas : 1 cup

Ginger : 1/2 tsp, freshly grated

Green chili : 1, chopped fine

Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder : 1 tbsp
Cumin powder : 1/2 tsp
Turmeric : 1/4 tsp
Red chili powder : 1/2 to 3/4 tsp, as per spice level.
Garam Masala : 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Cilantro / coriander leaves : to garnish
Water : 1&12 cup

Method :

  1. Heat oil in the pressure cooker or heavy bottom pan and reduce the heat to low once the oil is hot.

  2. Add cumin seeds and once they crackle, add chopped onions, ginger and chilies to it. Sauté the onions till deep golden on low flame, approximately 8-10 minutes. Cool the onions to room temperature.

  3. Take the blender, add fried onions, tomato paste and chopped tomatoes to it and make a fine purée.

  4. Add this purée back to the pressure cooker/pan. Add all the other spices to the purée, besides garam masala and salt. Stir well.

  5. Lower the flame. Let it cook for 10-12 minutes till all the water is evaporated and the purée becomes deep in color.

  6. Add paneer cubes and peas to the cooker. Add salt to taste and garam masala now. Stir. Pressure cook for 1 whistle. Let the pressure escape on its own and then open the cooker. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
    Note : In case, you are using heavy bottom pan to cook this dish, then add 1/2 more cup of water and cook it covered, on low flame for 10-12 minutes !

  7. Serve it with rice or flat bread of your choice.

Enjoy!
Sonal

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Comments

  1. Eat,live,burp

    December 30, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    yum! my all time fav curry:)

    Reply
  2. cookingwithtoddlers

    December 24, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    This looks so delicious and comforting!

    Reply
  3. lapetitecasserole

    December 22, 2014 at 4:34 am

    Looks so yummy Sonal!

    Reply
  4. apuginthekitchen

    December 21, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I have been so busy Sonal but have literally been dreaming about this soup. It looks so good it’s on my mind constantly. I am hoping to make this fantastic recipe soon, once I get through the holidays there is nothing I want more than a big bowl of this soup and a hunk of good bread to go with. Saved.

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    • simplyvegetarian777

      December 23, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      :). I hear you. I am so done with “sweets” now !

      Reply
  5. Nancy

    December 21, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Looks like a love filled dish, Sonal. How lucky for you to have your mother in law make this for you over the summer so you could document her process and recipe! I can’t tell you how many of my grandma’s dishes I wish I had that opportunity. Truly a “gift” to treasure!

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    • simplyvegetarian777

      December 23, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Ansokutely Nancy :).

      Reply
  6. simplyvegetarian777

    December 21, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Miss you too Lori! Where are you? How are you? I hope all is well. Wishing you a very happy holiday season!
    Love

    Reply
  7. Lori

    December 20, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Love the pics Sonal! Miss you!

    Reply

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