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Paneer and peas in a simple tomato sauce for a meat-free family meal.
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Paneer and pea curry
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Paneer and peas in a simple tomato sauce for a meat-free family meal.
15 min prep · 20 min cook · Serves 4 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Warm oil and soften onion for 6 minutes. Add garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute.
- 2Add tomatoes, water and paneer. Cook rice separately. Add peas for the final 5 minutes; take off the heat before stirring in the yoghurt.
- 3Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water if it becomes too thick. Check all vegetables and pulses are completely tender.
- 4Season with salt, check everything is piping hot and serve over freshly cooked rice.
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Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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