Go Back
Print
Recipe Image
Notes
Nutrition Label
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Print
mutter paneer
Mutter paneer is a traditional Indian curry made with cottage cheese cubes in simple masala. A flavorful side dish best to pair up with rice or bread.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
300
kcal
Author
Sujatha Muralidhar
Ingredients
For prepping
1
cup
paneer
/ cottage cheese
1
teaspoon
vegetable oil
for shallow frying the paneer
2
tomato
medium size
6
cups
water
for blanching
For seasoning
2
tablespoon
vegetable oil
1
inch
cinnamon
1
teaspoon
cumin seeds
For the gravy
1
onion
medium size
1
tablespoon
ginger-garlic paste
1
tablespoon
red chili powder
½
teaspoon
coriander powder
1
teaspoon
garam masala
For cooking
½
cup
green peas
/ mutter
4
cups
water
1
teaspoon
salt
2
tablespoon
heavy cream
2
tablespoon
cilantro
/coriander leaves-minced
Instructions
For prepping-panner and tomato
Cut paneer into bite-size cubes.
Over medium heat, place a pan and add vegetable oil and paneer cubes.
And shallow fry them till the edges changes to golden brown. And set aside.
Over high heat, in a saucepan, add water and bring it to boil.
Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
Then remove the tomatoes with a spoon and allow it to cool.
Peel the skin and grind into a smooth paste. And set aside.
For seasoning
Over medium heat, in a pan add vegetable oil, cinnamon, cumin seeds, and fry them for a minute.
For the gravy
Then add chopped onion and saute until onion becomes soft and transulacent.
Now stir in ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute or until it is fragrant.
Add red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. And stir for 3 seconds but without burning them.
Stir in tomato puree and saute until the gravy thickens.
For cooking
Now toss green peas, water, and salt. Bring it to boil and cook it for 10 min medium heat.
Once peas get cooked, add paneer cubes and fresh cream.
Turn to low heat and cook for 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with Indian main courses.
Notes
I went to the store-bought fried paneer. If you bought raw paneer, then shallow fry for a few minutes.
Or raw paneer can also be added to get a fresh flavor.
It can be made without green peas also
Nutrition
Calories:
300
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
17
g
|
Cholesterol:
47
mg
|
Sodium:
667
mg
|
Potassium:
206
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1114
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
318
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg