Matar Paneer (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Name: Matar Paneer (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
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); 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 )

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

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.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:48:22 GMT