Easy Matar Paneer Recipe with Roti | Simple Ghar Ka Khana

If you’re looking for a quick, comforting, and delicious everyday meal, this matar paneer sabzi with soft roti is the perfect choice ❤️

A classic North Indian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese) and green peas, cooked in a flavorful tomato-onion gravy—simple yet बेहद स्वादिष्ट!
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or tiffin meals, this recipe is loved by both kids and adults 👨‍👩‍👦


🥘 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
•Simple ingredients available at home
•Quick and easy (ready in under 30 minutes)
•Healthy and vegetarian
•Perfect for daily meals
•Kid-friendly and mildly spiced

🛒 Ingredients
For Matar Paneer
•200g paneer (cut into cubes)
•1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
•2 medium onions (finely chopped)
•2 tomatoes (pureed)
•1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
•2 tbsp oil
•½ tsp turmeric
•1 tsp red chilli powder
•1 tsp coriander powder
•½ tsp garam masala
•1/2 tsp kitchen king masala
•Salt to taste
•Fresh coriander for garnish

👉 Optional:
•1–2 tbsp cream for richness
•½ tsp kasuri methi for extra flavour

For Roti
•2 cups wheat flour (atta)
•Water for kneading
•Pinch of salt (optional)


🍳 Step-by-Step Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Base
•Heat oil in a pan
•Add chopped onions and sauté till golden
•Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute

Step 2: Make the Gravy
•Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates
•Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, kitchen king masala and salt
•Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes

Step 3: Add Matar & Paneer
•Add green peas and cook for 5 minutes
•Add paneer cubes
•Add a little water for gravy consistency
👉 Simmer for 5–7 minutes

Step 4: Final Touch
•Add garam masala and kasuri methi
•Optional: add cream for richness
•Garnish with fresh coriander

✨ Your matar paneer is ready!

Step 5: Make Soft Roti
•Knead soft dough using atta and water
•Rest for 10–15 minutes
•Roll into round rotis
•Cook on hot tawa till puffed

👉 Apply ghee for extra softness (optional)

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🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot matar paneer with roti, along with:
•Onion slices
•Lemon wedges
•Green chutney
Perfect for a complete, balanced Indian meal 😍


💡 Tips for Best Taste
•Lightly fry paneer cubes for a firmer texture
•Add a pinch of sugar to balance tanginess
•Don’t overcook paneer—it becomes rubbery
•Use fresh peas for best flavour


❓ FAQs
1.Can I make matar paneer without onion & garlic?
Yes, skip them and use hing + tomato-based gravy.

2.Can I use frozen peas?
Absolutely! No need to thaw—just cook slightly longer.

3.How to make it creamy?
Add fresh cream or a spoon of malai.


📝 Conclusion
This easy matar paneer with roti is the definition of simple ghar ka khana—quick, स्वादिष्ट, and satisfying. Whether it’s a busy weekday or a relaxed weekend, this dish brings comfort to every bite ❤️

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