{"id":1472,"date":"2023-08-13T15:36:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T15:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2023-08-13T15:36:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T15:36:49","slug":"instant-pot-matar-paneer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/13\/instant-pot-matar-paneer\/15\/36\/1472\/48\/appdev2098\/countries-dinner-ideas\/indian-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Matar Paneer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Matar Paneer or Mutter paneer\u00a0masala recipe is a classic restaurant style vegetarian curry of Indian cottage cheese and peas cooked in a tomato-onion based sauce in an Instant Pot Pressure cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1.5\u00a0cups\u00a0paneer (cottage cheese)\u00a0cubed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;peas&nbsp;(fresh or frozen)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0tablespoon\u00a0oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0bay leaf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cardamom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0cumin seeds (jeera)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;medium&nbsp;onion&nbsp;(about 1 cup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&nbsp;cloves&nbsp;garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;inch&nbsp;ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;large&nbsp;tomatoes&nbsp;or \u00bd can of tomato sauce (about 1 cup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0turmeric powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0red chilli powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0coriander powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0garam masala powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt\u00a0to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;cup&nbsp;water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tablespoon&nbsp;fresh cream&nbsp;or coconut cream or cashew cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;tablespoon&nbsp;dried fenugreek leaves&nbsp;(optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tablespoons&nbsp;cilantro&nbsp;to garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are using a store-bought paneer, soak them in warm water for 15-20 minutes before you start making this recipe. It will make the paneer soft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instant Pot Method:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grind onion, ginger, garlic to a smooth paste without adding water and keep aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, blend the tomatoes separately and keep them aside.&nbsp;<strong>Note<\/strong>&nbsp;I used \u00bd can of tomato puree (sauce) about 1 cup for this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil to the POT. Once POT is hot add bay leaves, cardamom, and cumin, let them sizzle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, add ground onion paste. Saute for 4 mins until the onion paste turns light brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the tomatoes puree, dry spices like turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt to the instant pot and cook for another 2-3 mins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the cubed paneer, frozen green peas, and water to the instant pot. Deglaze the pot if anything is stuck to the bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for&nbsp;<strong>2 minutes<\/strong>.Once the pot beeps, Do a QUICK RELEASE(QR).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then add garam masala powder, heavy or cashew cream, crushed dried fenugreek leaves, and mix well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with cilantro. Mutter paneer is ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stovetop Pot Method:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grind onion, ginger, garlic to a smooth paste without adding water and keep aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, blend the tomatoes separately and keep them aside.&nbsp;<strong>Note<\/strong>:&nbsp;I used \u00bd can of tomato puree (sauce) about 1 cup for this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat oil in a pot. Once the oil is hot add bay leaves, cardamom, and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, add ground onion paste. Saute for 3-4 mins until the onion paste turns light brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the tomatoes puree, dry spices like turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt to the pot, and cook for another 2-3 mins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the cubed paneer, frozen green peas, and water to the pot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the lid and let it simmer for 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat. Then turn off the stove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then add garam masala powder, cashew cream, crushed Kasuri methi, and mix well. Lastly, garnish with cilantro. Mutter paneer is ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matar Paneer or Mutter paneer\u00a0masala recipe is a classic restaurant style vegetarian curry of Indian cottage cheese and peas cooked in a tomato-onion based sauce in an Instant Pot Pressure cooker. 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