Paneer Mutter Curry with Freshly Ground Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Soft cubes of paneer simmered in a fragrant tomato and green pea curry, enriched with Punjabi spice blends. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs paneer, cubed, green peas (fresh or frozen), onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

250 grams paneer, cubed
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 medium (150 grams) onion, finely chopped
2 medium (200 grams) tomatoes, pureed
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ginger paste and 1 tsp garlic paste, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 4: Add 2 medium pureed tomatoes along with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until the oil separates from the masala.
Step 5: Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a gentle boil. Add 1 cup green peas and simmer for 5 minutes until peas are tender.
Step 6: Gently fold in 250 grams cubed paneer and 1 tsp garam masala, cooking for 5 more minutes so the paneer absorbs the flavors.
Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.