{"id":"recipe_233528ed72","slug":"matar-paneer","title":"Matar Paneer","description":"A classic North Indian curry featuring soft paneer cubes and sweet green peas simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-onion gravy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g paneer, cubed","name":"Paneer","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"Indian cottage cheese","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup green peas","name":"Green pea","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh or frozen","notes":"","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 medium onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"medium sized","group":"gravy base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 tomatoes, pureed","name":"Tomato","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"pureed","notes":"medium sized","group":"gravy base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste","name":"Ginger-Garlic Paste","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 green chillies, slit","name":"Green Chilli","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slit","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tbsp oil or ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"can substitute with vegetable oil","group":"cooking medium","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole seeds","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tsp red chili powder","name":"Red Chili","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 tsp coriander powder","name":"Coriander","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1/2 tsp garam masala","name":"Garam Masala","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-14","original":"Fresh coriander leaves for garnish","name":"Coriander Leaves","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped leaves","notes":"","group":"garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.","group":"Base Gravy","title":"Heat 2 tbsp oil or ghee","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Base Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.","group":"Base Gravy","title":"Add the finely chopped onions and sauté","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Base Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chillies. Cook for 1 minute until the raw smell disappears.","group":"Base Gravy","title":"Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chillies","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Base Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the tomato puree along with turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the oil begins to separate from the sides of the masala.","group":"Spice Infusion","title":"Add the tomato puree along","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Spice Infusion"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the green peas and 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes until the peas are tender.","group":"Vegetable Cooking","title":"Add the green peas and 1 cup of water","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Vegetable Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the paneer cubes and garam masala. Gently stir and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the paneer cubes and garam masala","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.","group":"Finishing","title":"Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For a richer gravy, you can add a splash of heavy cream or cashew paste at the end. Frying the paneer cubes before adding them to the gravy helps them hold their shape and adds a nice texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pan or kadai","spatula","blender for puree"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 250ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The gravy can be prepared in advance and stored. 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