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Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal544
  • fat35g
  • saturates18g
  • carbs18g
  • sugars14g
  • fibre8g
  • protein35g
  • salt0.1g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat until it’s shimmering hot. Add the paneer, then turn the heat down a little. Fry until it starts to brown at the edges, then turn it over and brown on each side – the paneer will brown faster than you think, so don’t walk away. Remove the paneer from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.

  • step 2

    Put the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli in the pan, and fry everything for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, mashing them with the back of a spoon and simmer everything for 5 mins until the sauce smells fragrant. Add a splash of water if it’s too thick. Season well. Add the peas and simmer for a further 2 mins, then stir in the paneer and sprinkle over the garam masala. Divide between two bowls, top with coriander leaves and serve with naan bread, roti or rice.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2017

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Overall rating

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.60 ratings

money.riots199920028

This recipe lacks the vital ingredients, such as cashew nuts, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek and obviously garlic and onions that make mattar paneer be mattar paneer. Adding some garam masala is not enough to bring out the unique creamy citrusy flavours.

perky2512

Made this and doubled it up so there will be some left for tomorrow's lunch. Teenager loved it. I loved it.

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Matthew Duckworth

I followed someone else’s advice and added a chopped onion and two cloves of garlic before adding the spices. I used two green chillies and also added a small pinch of chilli flakes. Used a whole can of chopped tomatoes and added some sea salt. Very good and I’d definitely make again.

Suuzzee

Really enjoyed this recipe, not too hot, peas added sweetness. Had to use dried coriander, I bet it would be even more amazing with fresh

pinkkann

Loved this recipe and it was very quick and easy, so good for "can't be bothered" evenings. I used fresh tomatoes and I think this is probably better as tinned can have an overwhelming flavour (especially judging by some of the other comments). Added some salt, not much, as I don't generally use…

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