# Matar paneer (from Your Food Lab)

Video: [Matar Paneer Recipe | Chef Sanjyot Keer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE) by [Your Food Lab](https://www.youtube.com/@YourFoodLab).
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- Serves: 6
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.68 per serving, ~$16.06 for 6 serving(s); saves ~$15.32* per serving (85%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario curry house plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 5-6 Medium size tomato
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1-2 green chillies
- 1 tbsp ginger julienne
- 250 grams paneer
- 2 tbsp jeera
- 2-3 medium sized onion
- 1 tbsp green chillies
- To taste salt
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 cup green peas
- 200 ml water
- 1 tsp kasuri methi

## Steps

1. [0:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=8s) Grind tomatoes into a smooth paste using a blender.
2. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=14s) Heat oil and butter in a pan.
3. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=18s) Add green chillies and ginger julienne to the pan.
4. [0:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=23s) Add paneer cubes and shallow fry them until golden.
5. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=34s) Remove the fried paneer from the pan.
6. [0:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=37s) Heat oil in a separate pot and add jeera.
7. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=65s) Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
8. [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=71s) Add chopped green chillies.
9. [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=76s) Pour in the tomato puree.
10. [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=79s) Season with salt.
11. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=83s) Add coriander powder and cook until the tomatoes release oil.
12. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=88s) Stir in green peas and cook for a few minutes.
13. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=128s) Cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
14. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=135s) Pour in water and bring to a boil.
15. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=140s) Add the fried paneer and simmer for a few minutes.
16. [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzOZJR6rlQE&t=148s) Sprinkle kasuri methi over the curry and mix well.

## Equipment

- blender
- pan
- pot
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking heat levels and burner settings
- Prep time was stated as 15 mins

Source page: https://recipesmd.com/v/your-food-lab-matar-paneer