Matar Paneer

Name: Matar Paneer
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 package (12 oz) paneer cheese, cut in 1-inch cubes; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 2 teaspoons cumin seed; 1 pod green cardamom; 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1/4 cup tomato paste (from 6-oz can); 1 tablespoon ground garam masala; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/4 cups water; 2 cups frozen sweet peas; 3/4 cup Mountain High™ original whole milk plain yoghurt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 Hour Prep1 Hour Total
6 Servings
350 Calories per Serving

This easy South Asian dish is chock-full of warming spices like garam masala, turmeric, crushed chile flakes, cumin seed and cardamom. Seared paneer cheese and sweet peas add texture to this quick curry that can be on your table in an hour.

Ingredient List

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 package (12 oz) paneer cheese, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 pod green cardamom
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled gingerroot
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
1 tablespoon ground garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen sweet peas
3/4 cup Mountain High™ original whole milk plain yoghurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

In 12-inch skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook paneer in oil 5 to 8 minutes, turning frequently until golden brown; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Discard oil left in skillet.
Reduce heat to medium. In same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the onions, cumin seed and cardamom; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add gingerroot and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, garam masala, salt, turmeric and pepper flakes; stir to blend. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in water and paneer; cook 5 minutes. Add frozen peas; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in yoghurt; top with cilantro.
Serve with rice, if desired.

Tips

Garam masala is a blend of ground spices common in India, Pakistan and other South Asian cuisines. Although it can vary widely, it typically contains black peppercorns, mace, cinnamon, cloves, brown cardamom, nutmeg and green cardamom.
Serve this dish with basmati rice.
Paneer is a fresh cheese common in South Asian cuisine.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 6

Serving size: 1 Serving

Amount per serving (Calories ): 350

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23g	36%
Saturated Fat	12g	62%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	55mg	18%
Sodium	720mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate	19g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3g	15%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value not available
Sugars	8g	% Value not available
Protein	17g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	4%
Vitamin E	Value not available	6%
Calcium	Value not available	45%
Iron	Value not available	15%
Potassium	400mg	11%
Thiamin	Value not available	10%
Riboflavin	Value not available	25%
Niacin	Value not available	8%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	15%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	6%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	10%
Phosphorus	Value not available	30%
Magnesium	Value not available	10%
Zinc	Value not available	10%
Manganese	Value not available	30%
Selenium	Value not available	15%
Copper	Value not available	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.