## Paneer Matar Butter Masala (Indian Cottage Cheese and Peas Masala With Butter) Recipe (North Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Paneer Matar Butter Masala (Indian Cottage Cheese and Peas Masala With Butter) Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **North Indian Recipes Dinner**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 45 minutes
**Total time:** 60 minutes
**Cuisine:** North Indian Recipes
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Paneer Matar Butter Masala (Indian Cottage Cheese and Peas Masala With Butter) Recipe:
* 1-1/2 cups Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese) – cubed
* Sunflower Oil – as required
* 1/2 cup Green peas (Matar)
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/4 cup Milk
* 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
* 1 Onion – red
* 2 Tomatoes – finely chopped
* 1 inch Ginger – finely chopped
* 1 clove Garlic – peeled and finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons Ghee – or clarified butter
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* 3 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 4 Whole Black Peppercorns
* 1/2 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 1/4 cup Cashew nuts – broken into small pieces
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Paneer Matar Butter Masala (Indian Cottage Cheese and Peas Masala With Butter) Recipe:
1. first shallow fry the paneer cubes in 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in a wide pan until it is slightly golden/ creamy golden and keep it aside.
2. The next step is to prepare the masala/gravy.
3. Heat butter/clarified butter in a large heavy bottomed pan, add onions and peas/matar.
4. Sauté until onions & peas/matar till the onions turn transparent.
5. Add ginger and garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add whole dry red chilies, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, whole black peppercorns and coriander seeds (that is all the whole spices) and stir a few times.
7. Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
8. Remove from heat and keep aside to cool a little.
9. Puree this entire mixture along with 1/4 cup of cashews until smooth, adding a little water if required.
10. Transfer this gravy back to the wide pan and place on heat.
11. Add shallow fried paneer pieces to the gravy, add salt to taste, sugar, kasuri methi, chili powder (if using), water if required to achieve desired consistency and simmer on low heat for the flavors to mingle.
12. Finally add milk, mix well, allow the curry to simmer for another minute or so on low heat, then remove.
13. Serve Paneer Matar Butter Masala with Phulkas or even steamed rice for a delicious weekday meal.
### Tips for the Best Paneer Matar Butter Masala (Indian Cottage Cheese and Peas Masala With Butter) Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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