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Paneer, Pea & Tomato Curry

Paneer, Pea & Tomato Curry
Golden paneer and sweet peas simmered in a warmly spiced tomato and onion sauce for an easy, satisfying vegetarian curry.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: easy
Servings: 4
Dietary: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Description

Golden paneer and sweet peas simmered in a warmly spiced tomato and onion sauce for an easy, satisfying vegetarian curry.

Ingredients
  • 450g paneer, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 20g fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp mild chilli powder
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml water
  • 150g frozen peas
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to serve
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the paneer and fry for 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on several sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. 2
    Add the remaining oil to the pan, reduce the heat to medium and cook the onion for 7–8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  3. 3
    Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric and chilli powder and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped tomatoes, water and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. 5
    Stir in the peas and fried paneer. Simmer gently for a further 5 minutes, until the peas are tender and the paneer is heated through.
  6. 6
    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Scatter with fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice or naan.
Note

Serve with basmati rice and naan. Frying the paneer first gives it better colour and texture, but this step can be skipped for an even quicker meal.

Keywords: paneer pea tomato curry, matar paneer, easy paneer curry
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