Matar Paneer, Indian Flavors - Bake

Today I bring you a recipe that may not be very appealing at first, but I assure you, I promise and give my word that it has an impressive taste. In it we will find an explosion of flavor thanks to the presence of several spices and fresh ingredients. It is the Matar Paneer  (मटर पनीर) or Mutter Paneer.

This preparation is a very popular dish of Indian cuisine especially from the northern area. It is a paneer (fresh cheese) and matar (peas) stew with a spicy and slightly sweet sauce accompanied by fresh cilantro. The combination of all ingredients results in an impressive explosion of flavor.

A simple, fresh and different dish.

This recipe is really easy to carry out and we can have it ready in just over 30 minutes. As long as we have a paneer done. Otherwise, the entire preparation can take about 2 hours.

Some time ago I left you on the blog a sweet elaboration of Indian gastronomy that was carried out, in its entirety, with milk. The Chum Chum Bengalis. The base was made with chenna or paneer, which is a very simple homemade fresh cheese.

This time we will use this fresh cheese for a salty dish and cook it together with the spice sauce and peas.

Surely, those of you who know this elaboration will notice that the dish lacks color. Indian cuisine is characterized by using a wide range of spices that envelop its dishes of aroma and flavor, in addition to highlighting its intense and bright colors. This preparation is usually made with a red sauce. To achieve this color they use an addition of red food coloring. I decided to omit it and get a dish that was much less appealing to the eye… But of course, feel free to use it if you wish.

Enjoying the dish.

The truth is that it’s a dish that can be served either as an entrée or as a main course, because it won’t leave you feeling hungry… I guarantee you that. It is traditionally served with infused rice (recipe only available in Spanish),parathas (recipe only available in Spanish) or naan bread to accompany it. So if you dare to prepare any more little things, you will make the perfect dish 😉

Before carrying out the recipe, I read many, many of them, and at the end I was guided by the one that Veg Recipes of India and Masala Herb shares in her blog, thank you very much! It followed the same ingredients and steps as all those that were gathered between the most traditional and authentic recipe of this elaboration. Since you will find many and, some of them, quite varied.