Aloo Matar Paneer (Simmered Potatoes With Peas And Paneer)
This peri peri chicken is juicy, spicy and so flavourful!
Recipe Summary Aloo Matar Paneer (Simmered Potatoes With Peas And Paneer)
A savory and aromatic blend of simmered potatoes, peas, and paneer cheese. Use it as a side to your favorite Indian dish or serve it as the main course in an exotic vegetarian meal.Ingredients | Peri Peri Paneer Steak4 cloves garlic1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 bay leaves1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick1 teaspoon coriander seeds6 whole black peppercorns4 pods green cardamom4 whole cloves1 large onion, minced1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided1 green chile pepper, cut into matchsticks2 tomatoes, diced½ cup water, if needed (Optional)2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon ground fenugreek (menthi powder)1 russet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes½ pound paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes½ cup frozen peas2 teaspoons honeyDirectionsPlace garlic and ginger in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir bay leaves, cinnamon stick, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and cloves in hot oil until spices change color and become fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.Stir garlic-ginger puree and green chile pepper into onion mixture; cook and stir until chile pepper is tender, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes. If mixture becomes too thick, add water. Season with chili powder and cumin. Remove tomato mixture from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.Transfer mixture to the blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Pour sauce into a saucepan and add butter and fenugreek.Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat and stir in potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are nearly tender, 10 to 15 minutes; add paneer and frozen peas. Continue to simmer until potatoes and peas are tender, about 5 minutes more. Stir in honey and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.Cook's Notes:There is no easy substitute for paneer cheese. Paneer is a dense cheese with a subtle flavor and a unique texture. If it cannot be found, try to pick up a package of firm Mexican queso blanco. Otherwise, omit the cheese to make aloo matar, or potatoes and peas.If green cardamom pods are not available, then add ½ teaspoon cardamom powder during the final cooking phase.If kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) cannot be found, then omit it entirely.Info | Peri Peri Paneer Steakprep:
25 mins
cook:
35 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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