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Methi Malai Matar Paneer recipe
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Methi Malai Matar Paneer | मेथी मटर मलाई पनीर

This classic methi matar malai paneer recipe is a popular side-dish recipe from Punjabi dhaba cuisine. This restaurant-style inspired recipe has fresh methi leaves, matar and paneer served in a creamy gravy. It is perfect for special occasions or for those weeknight dinners when you are looking for something extravagant yet relatively quick to put together.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
Keyword Methi Matar Malai Recipe, Methi Recipes, Paneer Recipes, Punjabi Recipes, Restaurant style Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Priyanka

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves methi, washed and chopped
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1/2 cup green peas matar, fresh or frozen
  • 100 g paneer cubed
  • Whole spices 2 green cardamoms, 2 cloves and an inch of cinnamon
  • 2 medium onions quartered
  • 1/4 Capsicum - cut in small cubes
  • 1- inch ginger grated
  • 2-3 green chilies slit (adjust for spice level)
  • ¼ cup cashews soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
  • ½ cup fresh cream malai or heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds jeera
  • 1 tsp coriander powder dhania
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garam masala for finishing
  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat some oil/ghee in a pan and fry the paneer cubes till they turn beautifully golden and crispy on the outside. Once done, remove them and set them aside.
    100 g paneer, 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • In the same pan, add the whole spices, ginger, garlic, chilies onion, cashew nuts and capsicum. Toss them on a medium-high flame till they soften. Char them slightly so they get a nice smoky flavour. Add salt as per taste.
    Whole spices , 2 medium onions, 1/4 Capsicum - cut in small cubes, 1- inch ginger, 2-3 green chilies, ¼ cup cashews, Salt to taste, 1 tsp coriander powder
  • Blend this mix into a smooth paste.
  • Add some ghee to the pan and add cumin seeds, hing, chopped methi leaves and peas. Stir them for a minute or so before adding the onion mix paste back to the pan.
    1/2 cup green peas, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves
  • Add some water and allow this to cook.
  • Finish with some kasuri methi, garam masala powder and fresh cream. Add the paneer cubes and serve this hot.
    1 tsp kasuri methi, ½ cup fresh cream, ½ tsp garam masala, Fresh coriander leaves