
Mughlai
Matar Paneer (Yellow Gravy)
A Mughlai-style matar paneer built on the yellow-gravy base. Fried paneer and sweet peas in a glossy onion-cashew sauce. Mild, rich, weeknight-worthy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Per serving
489kcal
Protein
21g
Carbs
23g
Fat
35g
Fibre
5g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupsYellow gravy base (see recipe)
- 250 gPaneer, cubed and lightly fried
- 1 cupGreen peas, boiled
- 2 tbspFresh cream
- 1 tspKasuri methi
- 1/4 tspGaram masala
- for garnishCoriander leaves
- to tasteSalt
Method
- 1
Warm the yellow gravy in a heavy pan over a low flame until it bubbles gently.
- 2
Add the fried paneer cubes and boiled green peas. Toss to coat in the gravy.
- 3
Simmer 5 minutes so the paneer drinks in the flavour. Add a splash of water if the gravy thickens too much.
- 4
Crush kasuri methi between your palms and stir in. Add garam masala and salt to taste.
- 5
Finish with a swirl of fresh cream and a shower of chopped coriander. Serve with naan or jeera rice.