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Matar Paneer

Matar paneer is the definition of a party dish. It’s the sort of thing that you can serve to anyone—it looks really pretty and is always a crowd-pleaser . And it takes a *tiny* bit more effort than your standard Indian one-pan sabzi, which means you’ll usually only pull it out when you want to impre...
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$4.20
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Matar Paneer
Ingredients
15 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Coriander Seeds
2 tbsp coriander seeds
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
chopped, for garnish
Kosher Salt
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
plus more if needed
Ghee
0 g ghee
divided
Cumin Seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
Ground Turmeric
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Frozen Shelled Sweet Peas
1 cup frozen shelled sweet peas
Paneer
8 oz paneer
cut into ½-inch cubes
Asafoetida
1/4 tsp asafoetida
Green Cardamom Pods
4 whole green cardamom pods
Roma Tomatoes
7 medium roma tomatoes
roughly chopped
Dried Bay Leaf
2 whole dried bay leaf
Yellow Onion
1 small yellow onion
roughly chopped
Fresh Ginger
1 tbsp fresh ginger
roughly chopped
Indian Green Chile
1 small indian green chile
halved lengthwise and stem removed
Directions
15 STEPS
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Health Info
Macros
24g
CARBS
18g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Paneer turn hard while cooking Matar Paneer?
How can I thicken the gravy for my Matar Paneer?
Why is my Matar Paneer not as creamy as restaurant style?
How can I make my Matar Paneer more flavorful?
How can I ensure that my paneer cubes are cooked evenly?
Why does my Matar Paneer taste bitter?
Are there any variations to the traditional Matar Paneer
Is there a quicker way to cook Matar Paneer?
How can I prevent my Matar Paneer from being too spicy?
Can I freeze Matar Paneer for later use?