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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Mutter Paneer Recipe | Matar Paneer Recipe With Tomato Biryani Recipe

    Mutter Paneer Recipe | Matar Paneer Recipe With Tomato Biryani Recipe

    Published: Nov 27, 2011 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 28 Comments

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    Somehow tomato pulaos always reminds me of my childhood days. Amma makes the best tomato pulao and I have learnt it from her. This tomato pulao is a must in the menu when my sis in laws visit us. They like it so very much and always look forward to it. I normally make the tomato pulao with cauliflower subji. This time it was a different combination and this also went very well.We make both Tomato Pulao and Mutter paneer in a different method. This is second method of making. I adapted the Mutter Paneer from Sanjeev Kapoor. This is a simple gravy dish that makes a great side dish for biryanis.

    Looking at the tomato biryani, I was reminded of my childhood days when Amma used to add fried bread pieces on the top. Somehow that takes it to the next level. When you take a bite of those fried bread with the delicious biryani, it's sublime! You must try this combination to enjoy on a weekend.
    With the rains that's pouring insistently in our place, this makes a great meal!
    Tomato Biryani

    Ingredients Needed:

    Basmati Rice - 1 cup
    Onions - 3, julienne
    Cloves - 2
    Cinnamon - 1", 2
    Cardamon - 2 nos
    Bay leaves - 2 pieces
    Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
    Green Chilli paste - 1 tsp
    Tomatoes,  puree - 2 big
    Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
    Mint leaves - a handful (chopped)
    Coriander leaves - a handful (chopped)
    Oil - 4 tbsp
    Butter - 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Water - 1 & 1/2 cups

    Garnish
    Bread slices - 4, cut into squares roasted Ghee - 2 tbsp
    Coriander leaves

    How to make Tomato Biryani

    Trim and cut the bread into square pieces. Heat a pan with the ghee and roast the bread. Keep it aside.

    Wash and soak rice for 15 mins. Once done, drain the rice and keep it aside.

    In a pressure cooker, heat oil, add the whole spices, saute for couple of mins. Then add the onion julienne, saute till they turn translucent. Then add ginger garlic paste, chilli paste, saute till the pastes till it's cooked. This takes about 2- 3 mins. Add the mint and coriander leaves.

    Then add the tomato puree, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt, fry for 5 mins. Then add the rice and saute gently, once done, add water and pressure cook for 2 -3 whistles.

    Once the pressure falls down, add the butter and chopped coriander leaves and garnish with roasted bread pieces.

    Mutter Paneer Recipe | Matar Paneer

    Ingredients Needed:

    Paneer - 250 gms
    Fresh green peas - 250 gms
    Ghee 2 tablespoons + to deep fry
    Onions -  2 large
    Ginger 1 inch piece
    Turmeric powder - a pinch
    Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
    Coriander powder - 1 tsp
    Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
    Salt to taste

    How to make Mutter Paneer

    Cut the paneer into cubes. Heat sufficient ghee in a kadai and deep-fry till light brown. Remove and keep it aside.

    Chop onions and ginger finely.

    Use the same kadai with ghee, add chopped onions and ginger. Sauté till lightly browned.

    Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and peas and cook, adding a little water, till the peas are tender and a little gravy remains.

    When the gravy is cooked, add the fried paneer, garam masala powder and simmer for five minutes.

    Garnish with coriander leaves, remove.

    Serve hot with tomato biryani.

    I took this picture that reminded me so much of my childhood times when amma would always garnish the biryanis with fried bread pieces.

    Since the biryani is tomato base, the gravy went very well as it didn't have tomato in it.

    Whether I celebrate Thanksgiving or not, I have always been thankful for the wonderful memories each meal reminds me, and the many folks who have shared their memories with me.
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    Mutter Paneer Recipe | Matar Paneer Recipe With Tomato Biryani Recipe

    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine Punjab
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Author Srivalli
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    Comments

    1. PJ says

      November 27, 2011 at 12:48 pm

      My tummy is rumbling seeing those delicious clicks.Excellent combo...

      Reply
    2. veena krishnakumar says

      November 27, 2011 at 1:03 pm

      Valli...this is so good. Love this...prob will cook for lunch tomoro

      Reply
    3. Priya says

      November 27, 2011 at 2:10 pm

      Matar paneer looks super delicious and inviting.

      Reply
    4. Gayathri Kumar says

      November 27, 2011 at 3:33 pm

      Very inviting combo...

      Reply
    5. Aarthi says

      November 27, 2011 at 3:46 pm

      looks delicious

      Reply
    6. Amelia's De-ssert says

      November 27, 2011 at 3:48 pm

      Look delicious and appetizing. yummy
      I just had my biryani last night. 🙂

      Reply
    7. vidhas says

      November 27, 2011 at 4:23 pm

      lovley combo. I love the fried bread pieces on the rice.

      Reply
    8. Reva says

      November 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      That is one delicious combination to sooth tired nerves..:)
      Very homely and comforting.. right for this cold season..
      Reva

      Reply
    9. saffronstreaks says

      November 27, 2011 at 5:31 pm

      matar paneer simply looks delcious and tomato biryani...thats new to me but I love the addition of bread croutons in it. sounds so good

      Reply
    10. PriyaVaasu says

      November 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm

      Wonderful Combo!!!!

      Reply
    11. Spandana says

      November 27, 2011 at 7:53 pm

      Delicious looking biryani and mattar paneer... love the combination..
      Its so comforting to have when its so cold and windy like here 🙂

      Reply
    12. Nalini's Kitchen says

      November 27, 2011 at 10:54 pm

      Lovely combo looks delicious and tempting.

      Reply
    13. vaishali sabnani says

      November 28, 2011 at 1:48 am

      this looks awsum...I too make a pulao with fried bread pieces...something really different...will share the recipe,u will love it..I like the mattar paneer flavors:)

      Reply
    14. Kalyani says

      November 28, 2011 at 8:54 am

      healthy one.. just made a pulav for Sunday brunch last week with bread crumbs

      Reply
    15. Suma Gandlur says

      November 28, 2011 at 4:05 am

      Lovely platter!

      Reply
    16. Vandana Rajesh says

      November 28, 2011 at 5:11 am

      The biriyani and the paneer matar look so tempting. A great lunch indeed!!

      Reply
    17. Kaveri says

      November 28, 2011 at 6:42 am

      Matar paneer is my eternal favorite and it will surely be on the menu for small house parties...Like your version

      Herbs & Flowers: Spring Onions

      Reply
    18. hemalata says

      November 28, 2011 at 11:08 am

      Delicious recipe n mouthwatering presentation.

      Reply
    19. Pavani says

      November 28, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      Such a yummy combo.. I've never tried tomato biryani, I usually make tomato rice--but this looks delicious.. Bookmarked.. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    20. The Pumpkin Farm says

      November 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm

      beautiful clicks and mouthwatering biryani platter

      Reply
    21. Vardhini says

      November 28, 2011 at 6:03 pm

      Yummy rice and love the combo.

      Reply
    22. divya says

      November 29, 2011 at 1:46 am

      Yum yum,just drooling over that fabulous curry....

      Reply
    23. Cool Lassi(e) says

      November 29, 2011 at 2:56 am

      Way too tempting!

      Like you I suddenly remembered that my mom used to make a pulao just with bread slices. That reminds me that I should call mom and ask her about it.

      Reply
    24. Priya's Feast says

      November 29, 2011 at 5:28 am

      Wow..The biryani luks very tempting ,valli...

      Reply
    25. rajani says

      December 02, 2011 at 2:24 pm

      Love this! Especially the bread pieces.

      Reply
    26. anu says

      January 05, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      Hi,
      Just wanted to confirm that you don't add any tomatoes to the Matar Panner?

      Reply
    27. Srivalli says

      January 06, 2012 at 5:21 am

      Hi Anu Yes in this dish I didn't add any tomatoes as it was paired with Tomato pulao, you can check out the other version that has tomato in it..no harm if you want to add tomatoes for gravy, increase the chili though..:)

      Reply
    28. Jobless soul ( for now) says

      April 02, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      Oh ok. Thanks. The picture of the matter Paneer looked like it had tomatoes.

      Reply

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