Creamy Paneer Mutter

Paneer Mutter Recipe 🧀🌿

Overview:

Paneer Mutter is a delicious and creamy Indian dish that combines soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with vibrant green peas in a rich and flavorful gravy. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this satisfying vegetarian dish in no time!

• Total Time: 14 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories per serving: 367.1
• Rating: 4.5 ⭐ (2 reviews)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Make a puree out of tomatoes in a blender.
   • Boil the onions in water for 8 minutes, strain, and puree.
   • Cut the fresh paneer into cubes and fry in oil until golden. Then, dip in cold water and squeeze gently.

2. Cooking the Gravy:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan (degchi) and add the boiled onion paste.
   • Stir for about 6 minutes, then add ginger garlic paste and continue to mix for another 5 minutes.
   • Add red chili powder and coriander powder, and stir well.
   • Pour in the tomato puree, add salt, and mix until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
   • Beat the yoghurt to a smooth texture and add it to the masala. Stir well.

3. Adding Peas and Paneer:

   • Add a little water, green peas, and saffron to the gravy.
   • Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the oil separates from the masala again.
   • Add the fried paneer cubes to the gravy and simmer until the peas are tender.

4. Finishing Touches:

   • Mellow the gravy with cream, stirring gently to incorporate.
   • Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and slit green chilies.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 367.1
• Fat: 25.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 19mg
• Sodium: 42.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7.2g
  • Sugar: 12.9g
• Protein: 9g

Tips:

• For a richer gravy, you can add a dollop of butter or ghee before serving.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences by adding more or less red chili powder and green chilies.
• To save time, you can use store-bought paneer instead of making it at home.
• Serve Paneer Mutter with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti for a complete and satisfying meal.

Enjoy this flavorful and comforting Paneer Mutter dish with your family and friends! 🍽️✨