Matar paneer · Indian · Main Course
Matar paneer
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“Peas and paneer in tomato sauce, spiced with garam masala. North Indian comfort, built for bread.”
0 people have eaten this dish and left their thoughts across 5 platforms
8 in 10 mention versatile (potatoes, corn, yogurt, cream adaptable) first
8 in 10 say it's worth it for the classic pairing with regional breads
5 in 10 would come back the same week
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The story the reviews tell
Matar paneer is a North Indian vegetarian dish built on a straightforward principle: soft cubes of paneer swimming in a tomato sauce bloomed with garam masala, studded with bright peas. It's a restaurant staple that feels both homey and composed, often bulked out with potatoes or cream depending on who's making it. Served alongside rice or flatbread—naan, paratha, roti, or poori—it's designed to be torn into, scooped up, and soaked.
What makes this version distinct
Mattar paneer (Hindi: मटर पनीर), also known as matar paneer, muttar paneer, and mutter paneer, is a modern restaurant-style and vegetarian North Indian dish consisting of peas and paneer in a tomato-based sauce, spiced with garam masala. It is often served with rice and an Indian type of bread (naan, paratha, poori, or roti, depending on the region). Various other ingredients are often added, such as potato (aloo), corn, yogurt or cream.
Signature elements
What people love
- versatile (potatoes, corn, yogurt, cream adaptable)
- classic pairing with regional breads
- aromatic spicing
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