INDIAN MATAR PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE AND PEAS)

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Indian Matar Paneer (Cottage Cheese and Peas) image

Easy to make; yummy with naan bread!

Provided by SHYAM17

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 gallon whole milk
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup canned whole kernel corn
½ cup frozen peas
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Stir in the lemon juice. Continue cooking 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until curds have formed. Using a cheese cloth, separate the cheese from remaining liquid, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stirring constantly, cook the cumin seeds and onion in the skillet until golden brown. Mix in the bell pepper, corn, and peas. Season with garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Continue to cook and stir 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • Mix the cheese into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 97.6 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 483.9 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

Hammad Siddiqui
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Iolo2010 Telakh
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I added some chopped spinach to the dish, and it was delicious!


Sm Bimal
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I substituted the cottage cheese with tofu. It turned out great!


Chris MacDonald Emmanuel
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This recipe is too complicated. There are too many ingredients and steps.


yosef tizazu
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected. The sauce was too watery, and the cottage cheese was a bit tough.


Mbali Ntsabo
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Olatomiwa Oguntoyinbo
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cottage cheese was perfectly cooked.


Bhumika Thapa Magar
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I made this dish for a party, and it was a big success. Everyone raved about the taste.


Arnold Serna
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender cottage cheese.


Stella Achuko
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I've tried many matar paneer recipes, and this one is definitely the best. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the cottage cheese is perfectly cooked.


Say Askkin
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This was my first time making matar paneer, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish turned out delicious. I loved the creamy texture of the sauce and the slight sweetness of the peas.


Dennis Mbugua N
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OMG! This dish was fantastic! The combination of cottage cheese and peas was perfect, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.