Matar Paneer

Description

Matar Paneer is a classic North Indian vegetarian curry made with soft paneer cubes and green peas cooked in a mildly spiced tomato-onion gravy. Widely prepared across Indian households, this dish blends comforting flavors with a smooth texture and is commonly enjoyed in both everyday meals and festive spreads.

The gravy is prepared using sautéed onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and a blend of spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Paneer and green peas are simmered in the sauce until tender, often finished with fresh cream or crushed kasuri methi for aroma. Some South Indian versions add curry leaves or coconut milk to regionalize the flavor.

Muttar Paneer is typically served with chapati, roti, naan, or jeera rice, and remains a regular feature in vegetarian thalis and restaurant menus across Coimbatore, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, as well as among Indian families in Mississauga, Brampton, and Calgary.