Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe in Instant Pot

Name: Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe in Instant Pot
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 12 ounces Paneer (cut in small cubes); 3/4 cup Onion (cubed, layers separated); 3/4 cup Bell Pepper (cubed); 1/4 cup Yogurt (thick or greek yogurt); 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (grated); 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (minced); 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chili powder (mild, adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon Lime juice; 3 tablespoon Oil (divided); 1 cup Onion (chopped ); 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (grated ); 4 Tomatoes (medium, cut into large pieces); 15 Cashews; 1/4 cup Water; 1/4 cup Heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi); Cilantro (to garnish); 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste )

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

Paneer Tikka Masala is a flavorful and aromatic curry made with marinated and grilled paneer cubes simmered in a rich onion tomato gravy along with warm spices. This restaurant quality Paneer Tikka Masala is so easy to make in the instant pot, that you will not consider take-out again.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:30:57 GMT