{"id":4290,"date":"2022-06-01T17:39:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T09:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/?p=4290"},"modified":"2022-12-22T15:05:11","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T07:05:11","slug":"butter-paneer-vs-matar-paneer-11-key-comparison-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alienrecipes.com\/butter-paneer-vs-matar-paneer-11-key-comparison-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Butter Paneer vs Matar Paneer: 11 Key Comparison Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you love your Indian dishes as much as we do, you may want to know more than how to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will explore the key comparisons between butter paneer vs matar paneer. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, then keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s not waste another minute and see how these delicious Indian dishes compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Matar Paneer Has Peas In It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, one major difference between butter paneer vs matar paneer is that matar paneer contains peas. This is obvious from the name of this authentic dish as ‘matar’ or ‘mutter’ means peas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Butter Paneer Is Sweeter Than Matar Paneer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Butter paneer may be sweeter; however, we wouldn’t necessarily label it as a sweet curry. The addition of butter and cream (which is optional) gives the curry a sweet taste. Matar paneer, on the other hand, is slightly bitter due to the addition of the peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Matar Paneer is Spicier\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a look at the spices included in both recipes to see how they compare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter paneer<\/strong><\/td>Matar paneer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Garam masala <\/td>Garam masala <\/td><\/tr>
Paprika <\/td>Turmeric <\/td><\/tr>
Cinnamon <\/td>Green cardamom <\/td><\/tr>
Red chili powder<\/td>Dried chilies<\/td><\/tr>
Kasuri methi<\/td>Cumin seeds <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From this table alone, it is clear to see that matar paneer contains almost double the spices when compared to a butter paneer recipe. Therefore, this is all the proof you need to make this comparison!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matar Paneer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at our article on matar paneer vs saag paneer<\/a> for another interesting comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Matar paneer contains fewer calories\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, this is true! Butter paneer recipes contain butter, or ghee, which quickly increases the calories in this dish. Matar paneer contains neither, so, therefore, it is less calorific.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So is matar paneer deemed healthy? We will answer this question in our trusty faq section further down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Butter paneer is probably the most popular out of the two\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This dish is extremely popular all over the globe and one you will always see on any Indian menu. The tangy but mild taste of the rich gravy, paired with the succulent chunks of paneer,<\/a> makes this dish a firm favorite for both adults and children of all ages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n