Butter Matar Paneer
with CURRYiT Butter Masala
Butter Mattar Paneer is the North Indian dish of Indian cottage cheese aka every household’s favourite paneer and sweet, nutrient dense peas aka mattar that Indian masses find finger-licking good and results in an empty plate every time with its irresistible taste.
The secret of this appetising dish lies in getting the gravy right, ensuring that you hit that rich, spicy flavour infused with whole spices, blanched onions and tangy tomatoes right on the spot to make every spoonful an absolute delight.
Tips to Make Your Butter Matar Paneer Extra Special
- When using paneer straight out of the packet, ensure to boil it for a minute and make it soft and fluffy.
- Vegans can enjoy this dish by substituting paneer with extra firm tofu or Quorn. Make sure that you pre cook Quorn to induce tenderness.
- Boil fresh peas before adding them, just rinse and add if using the frozen ones.
Course
Main Course
Total Time
15 Mins
Prep Time
0 min
Serves
4-5
Ingredients
- 300g fresh paneer (diced)
- Handful green peas
- 1 CURRYiT Butter Masala
- Chopped coriander for garnishing
How To Make Butter Mattar Paneer: Directions
- In a pan, add CURRYiT Butter Masala, 1 cup of water and bring to boil
- Add 300g paneer and green peas
- Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Butter Mattar Paneer is not only satisfying in taste but is also packed with nutrients such as calcium, proteins and vitamins. With nutritious peas and paneer, Butter Mattar Paneer makes a healthy, flavoursome serving for lunch and dinner.
Paneer has a short shelf life and tends to lose its freshness within two to three days of refrigeration so it is advised to not preserve it in your fridge for a long time.
For a Butter Mattar Paneer dish that serves four people, 400g of Indian cottage cheese (paneer) would be sufficient to prepare a delicious serving. If you are having a get-together with 8-10 people, 1 kg would suffice.
Nutritional Value
389.66 Kcal
Energy
1004.71 mg
Sodium
34.34 g
Total Fats
15.39 g
Carbohydrate
6.454 g
Saturated Fat
2.86 g
Total Sugars
4.76 g
Protein
0
Trans Fat
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