mattar paneern.
/ˌmʌtə pəˈnɪə/, U.S. /ˌmədər pəˈnɪ(ə)r/ In Indian cookery: a dish of peas and paneer cheese, typically made with a sauce of tomatoes, onions, and various spices.
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1964 Life 10 July 12/3 The rogan josh Bhopali, Goa prawn curry and mutter paneer Jaipure, all spicy enough to stimulate the most jaded palate.
1980 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 15 Aug. c16/3 Mattar paneer, a delicious, white homemade cottage cheese served with green peas that were leathery in a spicy thick sauce.
1987 E. Ronay Bird's Eye Guide Healthy Eating Out 86 Vegetarians might like to try the vegetable thali, which includes mattar paneer, aloo gobi, tarka dal, raita, pilau rice and nan.
1998 P. Chapman 1999 Good Curry Guide 66 The Indian students particularly liked the Tarka Dal and Aloo Gobi, the English students liked the Mattar Paneer, I liked it all!
2012 S. W. Boneham Drop Dead on Recall xlvii. 188 He picked up a piece of naan, tore off a hunk, and scooped up a mouthful of mattar paneer, the peas and white cheese poking through the rich, savory sauce.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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