Restaurant Style Matar Paneer Recipe | Paneer Curry | मटर पनीर कैसे बनाएं

Restaurant Style Matar Paneer Recipe | Paneer Curry | मटर पनीर कैसे बनाएं

Make the all-time favorite Matar Paneer in just a few minutes using a pressure cooker! This quick and simple recipe brings you the rich flavors of paneer and green peas cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato-onion gravy – just like restaurant style, but super easy at home.


Ingredients

250 g paneer (cubed)

1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

2 medium onions (finely chopped)

2 medium tomatoes (pureed)

1 green chili (slit)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tbsp oil or ghee

1 bay leaf

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp turmeric powder

1½ tsp red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp garam masala

½ tsp cumin powder

½ tsp kasuri methi (crushed)

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

1 cup water (adjust for gravy consistency)

2 tbsp fresh cream (optional, for richness)

Step 1 – Prepare the base

1. Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add bay leaf & cumin seeds.


2. Add chopped onions until golden brown.


3. Add ginger-garlic paste & green chili. Fry until raw smell goes away.


Step 2 – Cook the masala

1. Add tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.


2. Cook until oil separates from the masala.


Step 3 – Add paneer & peas

1. Add green peas and a little water. Cook for 4–5 minutes.


2. Add paneer cubes and gently mix.



Step 4 – Flavor & finish

1. Sprinkle garam masala, cumin powder, and crushed kasuri methi.


2. Add cream (optional) and simmer for 2–3 minutes.



Step 5 – Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

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