January 26, 2018

MEALS / LUNCH / DINNER | SIDE DISH / CHUTNEYS / DIPS

MUTTER (PEAS) PANEER MASALA

MATAR PANEER or MUTTER PANEER is a very tasty dish that combines the soft paneer and healthy green peas in a mild spicy gravy of onion and tomato.It can be served as side dish for chapatti/roti or dosa.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry onion , garlic,ginger pieces till golden brown.

Add tomato and cook till tomato is cooked.Cool completely. Grind to smooth paste adding some few cashew nuts

Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan. Fry cinnamon,bay leaf,turmeric powder and chilli powder

Add onion,tomato paste and fry on low flame for 3 minutes.

Add coriander powder,cumin powder,garam masala powder,salt mix and fry for a minute.

Add 1 tbsp curd and 1/4 cup water to make like gravy.Boil for a minute

Add green peas and paneer cubes. Simmer and cook covered for 15 min.

Garnish with coriander leaves

MUTTER PANEER ready . Serve hot with chapatti/roti or dosa

MUTTER PANEER

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Yields: 4 SERVINGS

Ingredients

Paneer cubes-1 cup (200gms)
Green Peas (matar or mutter) - 1/2 cup
Onion -2 big finely chopped
Tomato -1 big finely chopped
Ginger -2 inches cut to pieces
Garlic-5 cloves peeled
Cashew nuts -5
Cinnamon-1 inch stick
Bay leaf-1
Turmeric powder-1/4 teaspoon
Chilli powder-1 teaspoon
Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
Cumin powder-1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder-1 teaspoon
Curd - 1 tablespoon
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Oil - 3 tablespoons for frying

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and fry onion , garlic,ginger pieces till golden brown.
Add tomato and cook till tomato is cooked
Cool completely. Grind to smooth paste adding some few cashew nuts
Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan. Fry cinnamon,bay leaf,turmeric powder and chilli powder
Add onion,tomato paste and fry on low flame for 3 minutes.
Add coriander powder,cumin powder,garam masala powder,salt mix and fry for a minute.
Add 1 tbsp curd and 1/4 cup water to make like gravy.Boil for a minute
Add green peas and paneer cubes. Simmer and cook covered for 15 min.
Garnish with coriander leaves
MUTTER PANEER ready . Serve hot with chapatti/roti or dosa

HEALTH BENEFITS

The carbohydrate content is low in paneer, which makes it a very good option for diabetics. Consumption of paneer does not cause a surge in the blood sugar level as it is digested slowly by the body. Paneer is a good source of calcium and phosphorus that helps in improving the health of the teeth and bones in the body. Paneer is a great source of conjugated linoleic acid that helps in boosting the metabolism of the body, thus aiding weight loss. It lowers the risk of cancer by reducing the amount of bad cholesterol in the body. Enriched with vegetable protein, which is the basic building component of muscles and bones, paneer is known to keep your muscles and bones in good health. The protein in paneer is essential for brain development and the development of the fetus, making it another reason why it should be a part of your diet.Paneer contains high amounts fiber, which helps in improving the digestive process of the body. It regulates blood pressure as it contains potassium, which helps in lowering blood pressure by controlling the effect that sodium has on your body.Paneer contains compounds that help in strengthening the immune system, thereby preventing disorders like common cold, cough and bronchial asthma. Green peas are a very good source of vitamin K, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin C, phosphorus and folate. They are also a good source of vitamin B6, niacin, vitamin B2, molybdenum, zinc, protein, magnesium, iron, potassium and choline.