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Mattar paneer

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Mattar paneer, a dish from India
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Mattar paneer, 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.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientspeas, fresh cheese cubes, tomatoes, onion, spice blend
🔥Cooking methodsimmered in a tomato-based sauce
👅Flavour & stylesavory, mildly spiced, slightly creamy
🕒When it’s eatenvegetarian main served with flatbread or rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Mattar paneer come from?
Mattar paneer is a dish that originated in India.
What is Mattar paneer?
Mattar paneer, 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.