Amy’s Kitchen Mattar Paneer

May 18, 2006 | Reviewer: Jess

Amy's Kitchen Mattar Paneer

Price: $3.48
Serving: 1 tray, 10 oz.
Calories: 320
Fat: 13%, 8g
Cholesterol: 1%, 5mg
Sodium: 32%, 780mg
Protein: 11g
Carbs: 18%, 54g
Fiber: 25%, 6g
WW Points: 6 Points

Amy’s Kitchen says: Tender organic peas and Indian cheese in an authentic delicately spiced sauce. Golden carrots, onions and cumin add flavor and color to the organic basmati rice. Curried chana masala made with organic garbanzo beans and sweet tomatoes round out this delicious meal.

Jess says: There are so few constants in life, but my Safeway always has Amy’s Mattar Paneer in stock. This is a good thing. This is my “go to” meal when I know I’m looking forward to rough waves on the sea of life. I know that this meal will at least guarantee a happy lunching experience and sometimes that’s enough of an incentive to keep on keeping on. I said approximately this to Abi when I sat down to eat this meal and she replied, “that’s really sad”. I gathered from her tone that she meant sad as in pathetic.

Maybe she’s right.

But sometimes it’s Monday and some woman on the Metro during morning rush hour complained that you were standing too close to her (as if you had an alternative!) and your boss calls you into his office before you have had your first cup of coffee and its been almost thunderstorming for days and you remember at various points throughout the day that you need more money than you currently have. On days like this, I can heat up some Mattar Paneer (only 4 minutes, no stirring necessary!) which is so thoughtfully subdivided into three triangles of food groupings. I can mix the flavorful explosion of pea sauce with the basmati rice. Or throw in some garbanzo beans for a triumvirate of taste. Or I can just munch on that Indian cottage cheese ala carte so I can savor that soft cheesy savoriness. The permutations are endless (except, well, mathematically they are not) and everything is warm and delicious and slightly spicy, but not uncomfortably so. Great rice to sauce ratio! My only complaint is that the bowl is ill-equipped to hold the contents and tends to buckle under the weight of the meal. But a simple plate under the bowl will add the sound structure that you will need to fully enjoy this meal, and thusly, survive your day.

Oh, and if food blogs were to have a thesis statement, then this blog’s might be that Indian food (compared to other food types) is most adaptable to microwave preparation.

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14 Responses to “Amy’s Kitchen Mattar Paneer”

Abi on May 18th, 2006

It looks like the cheese it hiding. Where are you little cubes of paneer?
Angie, RD on June 20th, 2006

I was wondering where you get the nutrition information that you print with the reviews? Also, is the %fat supposed to represent the calories from fat? Because all the numbers that I have checked are incorrect. For instance for the Mater Paneer the percentage of calories from fat is actually 23% not 13%. Just wondering, you wouldn’t want to give readers misinformation!
Have a great day!!
Abi on June 20th, 2006

The % in each review refers to the Recommended Daily Allowance of each item as outlined by the US Government for a person with a 2000 calorie/day diet. So, if you eat the Amy’s Mattar Paneer, and your healthy consumption range is 2000 calories/day, then you’ll be getting 13% of your fat for the day from that meal.

I’m not sure about your location, but it is a potentially confusing issue for people reading the site from outside of the US. I’ll have to figure out a way to let people know how we’re getting out numbers.

Thanks for the comment!
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M on April 20th, 2008

Just tried this myself. Not only was there paneer, it was good paneer! I’ve never had a microwave paneer thing that didn’t come out rubbery before. I can’t afford this, though – it’s $4.79 at Kroger’s and it would only run three more bucks to go to an Indian restaurant and get a four or five times as much (non-organic) food (and eat for a couple of days).
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[...] says: This review comes with a bit of back-story. Let it be known that I am a huge fan of Amy’s Mattar Paneer. Imagine my shock and glee when I found a four-pack of Amy’s Palak Paneer and Mattar Paneer meals [...]
Jamie on July 30th, 2008

Just had this today, its a good indian dish, but hardly worth it for that price.
hmmsville on August 3rd, 2008

its only 3$ at wal mart, about the same price as other tv dinners
Stephanie on October 7th, 2008

I just ate this for lunch. Everyone up and down the hallway started sniffing, audibly, and asking “what is that delicious smell?” I huddled over my steaming tray of deliciousness and wolfed it down in no less than 5 minutes. This was absolutely awesome. Agreed, a bit expensive at the Whole Foods near 14th street, but definitely a guaranteed plate of deliciousness.
Joe on October 20th, 2008

Target sells this and the Palak Paneer for just over $3, too.
Sarah on May 6th, 2009

This review made me giggle (especially the thesis statement, which I have tested with the Palak Paneer, and it is very accurate).
I have this one for lunch today I am so excited, i can hardly stay in my seat (and i am at work! so it is bad!) I think i will eat it now.
Adam on May 6th, 2009

I actually had this same meal today and loved it! Sarah, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Janelle on November 23rd, 2009

This is a great meal, and even Wal-Mart carries it. Usually it’s right over $3.