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aloo matar paneer recipe (dhaba style)

Aloo Matar Paneer Recipe (Dhaba Style)

If you like dry bhujia, then this dhaba style Aloo matar paneer recipe can't beat any other veggie combination. Restaurant hitter vegetarian recipe of Indian cuisine. Potatoes (aloo) and seasonal peas (matar) cooked with cottage cheese (paneer) make a perfect taste for veg lovers.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: aloo matar paneer, aloo matar paneer recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 Persons
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Hina

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 big Potato (aloo) Cubes
  • ½ cup Peas (matar)
  • ½ cup Cottage Cheese (paneer) Cubes
  • teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 6 Curry Leaves
  • 4 Green Chilies
  • cup Onion Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Corriander Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • Salt – To Taste
  • cup Tomato

Instructions

Stir Fry Vegetables

  • In a pan, add oil (2 Tsp) and fry potato cubes, peas (matar) and cottage cheese.
  • Sprinkle salt.
  • Gently stir and slightly fry.
  • Take it out as vegetables change the color.

Masala Preparation

  • Now in the same pan, add (2 Tsp) oil.
  • Also add cumin (⅓ tsp), curry leaves (5 to 6) and green chilies (4).
  • Saute by adding ⅓ Cup of chopped onion.
  • As the onion changes the color add spices.
  • Add red chili powder (1 Tsp), turmeric (⅓ Tsp).
  • Also, add a mix of coriander powder and garam masala powder (1 Tsp).
  • Mix well and cook on high heat to get rid of spice rawness.
  • Now take a big tomato (deseed and peel the skin) cut it into cubes and add in a curry.
  • Mix well.
  • Add 50 ml of water.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes on low medium heat to soften the tomatoes.
  • After that smooth the curry with a fork.
  • Cook on high heat until the oil gets visible.
  • Add fried potatoes and mix well.
  • Also add, 70 ml of water.
  • Cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes on low medium heat.
  • Now add fried peas (matar) in the pan and again cook for 10 minutes on low medium heat.
  • After 10 minutes, add cottage cheese and gently mix with curry.
  • Cover again and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Now the curry is ready to serve.
  • You can serve with roti, paratha or steamed rice.

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Notes

  • Avoid waxy potatoes as it's sugary in taste and contains less starch. I personally use Russet, Idaho, or King Edward as they are tastier to eat. 
  • Peel the tomato skin and remove the seeds before use as it will make a smooth curry texture. 
  • Don't overcook the vegetables otherwise they will deform in shape.
  • Pre-frying of vegetables and cheese makes it extra delicious.
  • Use the proper quantity of spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 219kcal