Royal Peas And Cottage Cheese (shahi Matar Paneer)

Royal Peas and Cottage Cheese (Shahi Matar Paneer) is a classic Mughlai dish that combines the sweetness of peas with the richness of cottage cheese in a creamy and aromatic gravy.

Royal Peas And Cottage Cheese (shahi Matar Paneer)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (paneer), cubed
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, pureed
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts, soaked and ground to a paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then, add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
  3. Stir in the cashew paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add the peas and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add the cubed cottage cheese and mix gently.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
15g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
25g

Supplies

Large pan Wooden spoon Blender

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Enjoy Shahi Matar Paneer with warm naan bread or steamed basmati rice.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Soak the cashew nuts in warm water for 30 minutes before grinding them to a paste for a smoother texture.

Cost

$15