Mushroom Matar Paneer - Mushroom, Peas and Indian Cheese
Suitable Body Types
Vata-Pitta
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Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
Mushroom - Mater - Paneer
Mushrooms with peas and Indian cheese
Ingredients
1kg mushrooms
1kg paneer (made out of ca. 5l milk and 5 lemons)
200g green peas (fresh or frozen)
3tbsp ghee
2tsp cumin
1tsp garam masala
¼tsp nutmeg powder
1½tsp coriander powder
~20 curry leaves
2tbsp turmeric powder
½tsp salt (according to taste)
500g tomato puree
200g cream
How to make a very tasty dish out of these ingredients
If you don&rsquot have the paneer ready yet, this will be your first step. Make solid cheese by pressing the water out and cut it into cubes. Prepare the mushrooms by washing and cutting them into small pieces. If you bought frozen peas, you can already warm them up in a pot until the water of the ice is fully evaporated.
Give 2 tablespoons of ghee into a wok and heat it up. You can check if the ghee is hot by dropping a cumin seed into the wok. If it starts sizzling, your ghee is hot enough. Turn the heat a little bit lower so that the spices won&rsquot burn and add cumin, garam masala, nutmeg, coriander and curry leaves into the wok. Stir them with the spoon so that they can develop their full flavor. When the spices have gained some extra colour and before they start getting burnt, you can add the turmeric and immediately after that the mushrooms. Now add the salt and cover the wok for some time so that the mushrooms can cook in their own water.
While the mushrooms are cooking, you can start preparing the paneer. Just put a little bit of ghee in a pan and fry the pieces of paneer on the pan until they have a golden colour.
When the mushrooms have released water in which they are cooking, you open the lid again. When they are half-done, you can add the peas so that they, too, get cooked.
When mushrooms and green peas are as soft as you want them to be, add the paneer and carefully churn so that the paneer does not fall apart. Now you have a dish that would on its own already be very tasty. To make it saucy however you add the tomato puree and the cream and keep it on the fire until the whole vegetable dish is nicely warm.
Serve it with some fresh coriander on top and enjoy!
Nutritional Value
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
Instructions
Mushroom - Mater - Paneer
Mushrooms with peas and Indian cheese
Ingredients
1kg mushrooms
1kg paneer (made out of ca. 5l milk and 5 lemons)
200g green peas (fresh or frozen)
3tbsp ghee
2tsp cumin
1tsp garam masala
¼tsp nutmeg powder
1½tsp coriander powder
~20 curry leaves
2tbsp turmeric powder
½tsp salt (according to taste)
500g tomato puree
200g cream
How to make a very tasty dish out of these ingredients
If you don’t have the paneer ready yet, this will be your first step. Make solid cheese by pressing the water out and cut it into cubes. Prepare the mushrooms by washing and cutting them into small pieces. If you bought frozen peas, you can already warm them up in a pot until the water of the ice is fully evaporated.
Give 2 tablespoons of ghee into a wok and heat it up. You can check if the ghee is hot by dropping a cumin seed into the wok. If it starts sizzling, your ghee is hot enough. Turn the heat a little bit lower so that the spices won’t burn and add cumin, garam masala, nutmeg, coriander and curry leaves into the wok. Stir them with the spoon so that they can develop their full flavor. When the spices have gained some extra colour and before they start getting burnt, you can add the turmeric and immediately after that the mushrooms. Now add the salt and cover the wok for some time so that the mushrooms can cook in their own water.
While the mushrooms are cooking, you can start preparing the paneer. Just put a little bit of ghee in a pan and fry the pieces of paneer on the pan until they have a golden colour.
When the mushrooms have released water in which they are cooking, you open the lid again. When they are half-done, you can add the peas so that they, too, get cooked.
When mushrooms and green peas are as soft as you want them to be, add the paneer and carefully churn so that the paneer does not fall apart. Now you have a dish that would on its own already be very tasty. To make it saucy however you add the tomato puree and the cream and keep it on the fire until the whole vegetable dish is nicely warm.
Serve it with some fresh coriander on top and enjoy!
Ayurvedic Benefits
- The combination of ingredients in this Mushroom Matar Paneer creates a dish particularly suited for Vata-Pitta dosha types. Its cooling and nourishing and digestive-supporting nature helps stabilize both energies.
- The key ingredients in this paneer dish offer specific Ayurvedic benefits:
- Ghee (clarified butter) enhances the digestibility of this dish while carrying the medicinal properties of other ingredients deeper into the tissues. It particularly balances Vata and Pitta doshas.
- Turmeric (Haldi) provides anti-inflammatory benefits and improves overall circulation. It helps purify the blood and supports liver function.
- The cumin seeds in this preparation help kindle digestive fire and improve assimilation of nutrients while adding earthy complexity.
- Coriander (Dhania) has a cooling energy that helps balance Pitta while supporting digestive strength. It adds a fresh flavor component.
- The turmeric in this recipe acts as a natural purifier, supporting healthy liver function and enhancing complexion. It helps maintain proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
- Body Type Recommendation:
- Best for: Vata-Pitta body type
- Also suitable for: Balanced Pitta-Kapha types in moderation
- Should limit: Those with Kapha-Vata imbalance
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Vata-Pitta
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Unlock with PremiumMushroom - Mater - Paneer
Mushrooms with peas and Indian cheese
Ingredients
1kg mushrooms
1kg paneer (made out of ca. 5l milk and 5 lemons)
200g green peas (fresh or frozen)
3tbsp ghee
2tsp cumin
1tsp garam masala
¼tsp nutmeg powder
1½tsp coriander powder
~20 curry leaves
2tbsp turmeric powder
½tsp salt (according to taste)
500g tomato puree
200g cream
How to make a very tasty dish out of these ingredients
If you don&rsquot have the paneer ready yet, this will be your first step. Make solid cheese by pressing the water out and cut it into cubes. Prepare the mushrooms by washing and cutting them into small pieces. If you bought frozen peas, you can already warm them up in a pot until the water of the ice is fully evaporated.
Give 2 tablespoons of ghee into a wok and heat it up. You can check if the ghee is hot by dropping a cumin seed into the wok. If it starts sizzling, your ghee is hot enough. Turn the heat a little bit lower so that the spices won&rsquot burn and add cumin, garam masala, nutmeg, coriander and curry leaves into the wok. Stir them with the spoon so that they can develop their full flavor. When the spices have gained some extra colour and before they start getting burnt, you can add the turmeric and immediately after that the mushrooms. Now add the salt and cover the wok for some time so that the mushrooms can cook in their own water.
While the mushrooms are cooking, you can start preparing the paneer. Just put a little bit of ghee in a pan and fry the pieces of paneer on the pan until they have a golden colour.
When the mushrooms have released water in which they are cooking, you open the lid again. When they are half-done, you can add the peas so that they, too, get cooked.
When mushrooms and green peas are as soft as you want them to be, add the paneer and carefully churn so that the paneer does not fall apart. Now you have a dish that would on its own already be very tasty. To make it saucy however you add the tomato puree and the cream and keep it on the fire until the whole vegetable dish is nicely warm.
Serve it with some fresh coriander on top and enjoy!
