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Matar Paneer

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve with rice, if desired.
Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 350
Nutrition Facts
Food component / NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g36%
Saturated Fat12g62%
Trans Fat0g% Value not available
Monounsaturated Fat6g% Value not available
Polyunsaturated Fat3 1/2g% Value not available
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium720mg30%
Total Carbohydrate19g6%
Dietary Fiber3g15%
Soluble Fiber0g% Value not available
Insoluble Fiber3g% Value not available
Sugars8g% Value not available
Protein17g% Value not available
Potassium400mg11%
Vitamin AValue not available35%
Vitamin CValue not available10%
CalciumValue not available45%
IronValue not available15%
Vitamin DValue not available4%
Vitamin EValue not available6%
ThiaminValue not available10%
RiboflavinValue not available25%
NiacinValue not available8%
Vitamin B6Value not available15%
Folic AcidValue not available15%
Vitamin B12Value not available6%
Pantothenic AcidValue not available10%
PhosphorusValue not available30%
MagnesiumValue not available10%
ZincValue not available10%
SeleniumValue not available15%
CopperValue not available8%
ManganeseValue not available30%
Omega-31/2g% Value not available
*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.