Matar Paneer (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
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4.8
168 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Matar Paneer (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
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Matar Paneer is a authentic North Indian curry made with green peas and paneer, cooked in a mild onion-tomato sauce. This restaurant-style Matar Paneer Masala is easy to make in less than 30 minutes in the instant pot or stovetop.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 green chili pepper finely diced
- 1 1/4 cup onion diced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tomato large, pureed, about 1 1/4 cup
- 10 cashews
- 10 ounces Paneer or Cottage cheese cubed
- 1 cup green peas I used frozen
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala adjust to taste
- 3 tablespoon cream
- 2 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi) (Optional)
- cilantro to garnish
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
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Instructions
- Start the Instant Pot in sauté mode. Add oil and cumin seeds.
- Once the cumin seeds start to splutter, add diced green chili, onion, ginger and garlic. Let this cook for 4 mins until the onions turn light brown.
- On the side, blend tomatoes with the cashews in a blender to a smooth paste.
- Once the onion is cooked, add the tomatoes paste and spices to the instant pot and cook for another 3-4 mins.
- Add the cubed paneer, green peas and water to the instant pot. If anything is stuck to the bottom, deglaze the pot. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Once the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Add the garam masala and cream. Roll the kasuri methi with your hand to make it a fine powder and add to the curry. Stir it all gently.
- Garnish with cilantro. Mutter paneer is ready to serve.
Stovetop Method
- When cooking on the stovetop, use a heavy bottom pan or dutch oven. The initial steps to make matar paneer are same as above. Make sure to saute the onions well for 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown in color. When sautéing the tomatoes, make sure all the liquid is dried and the tomatoes are completely softened.
- Then add the green peas, paneer and water. Stir gently, and let it simmer for about 6-8 minutes, until the paneer and peas soften. Stir at regular intervals.
- Add the garam masala and cream. Roll the kasuri methi with your hand to make it a fine powder and add to the curry. Stir it all gently. Garnish with cilantro. Mutter paneer is ready to serve.
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Notes
- Thicken the sauce: Sauté the onions and tomatoes well. This adds a lot more flavor to the curry.
- Onion Tomato Masala: My onion tomato bhuna masala can be used to make this curry. Use about ¾ cup of the masala in place of onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic.
- Sweetness: If the curry is acidic due to the use of canned tomatoes, add a teaspoon of honey to balance the flavors.
- Make it vegan: Skip the paneer and use firm tofu in this curry. Replace the cream with full-fat coconut milk or additional cashew cream.
- Leftovers: Let the curry cool down completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1038IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
385mg
(39%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1038IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 385mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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