This easy Kashmiri Matar Paneer – Instant Pot Paneer Peas Curry recipe is the perfect weeknight meal! It’s packed with savor, is super easy to make, but also feels a little fancy at the same time.
9.38 inch tbsp oil of choice oz paneer (haldiraam brand or preferred brand or homemade) tsp asafoetida (heeng) tsp cumin seeds (jeera) whole cloves (laung) dried bay leaf (tej patta) whole black cardamom pod (kali elaichi) whole green cardamom pod (hari elaichi) cinnamon stick piece (dalchini) tsp ground turmeric (haldi) tbsp kashmiri chili powder tsp ground ginger (sonth) tbsp ground fennel (saunf powder) tsp ground cumin (jeera powder) tsp salt cup water (divided) tbsp plain yogurt (either low fat or from whole milk) (at room temperature whisked well) cup peas (frozen)
Directions: Kashmiri Matar Paneer Recipe
STEP 1.Select sauté on the instant pot and adjust to normal. Next, add oil to the pot.
STEP 2. When the oil is hot, add asafoetida, cumin seeds, cloves, bayleaf, black cardamom pods, green cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Stir and let it saute for a few minutes.
STEP 3.Add ground turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, ground ginger,ground fennel, ground cumin, salt and 1/4 cup water. Again, give it a good stir.
STEP 4.Add whipped yogurt and stir well. Let it saute for a minute.
STEP 5.Next, add paneer, 3/4 cup water, and stir gently without breaking the paneer. Also, make sure the spices coat the paneer well. Further add in the peas. Press cancel.
STEP 6.Once all the ingredients are in, seal the pot and select manual/high pressure for 3 minutes.
STEP 7.Finally, when cooking is complete, use quick pressure release to depressurize.
STEP 8.Then, transfer the cooked dish in a serving bowl and serve over steamed rice. Discard the bay leaf.
Nutrition value
371
calories per serving
20 g Fat17 g Protein28 g Carbs37 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
20g
Protein
17g
Carbs
28g
Fiber
37g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
28g
Protein
17g
Fiber
37g
Fats
Fat
20g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
1070mg
Iron
25mg
Vitamin A
109mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
3mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
34mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
0mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
1mcg
Magnesium
539mg
Manganese
5mg
Phosphorus
466mg
Selenium
5mcg
Zinc
5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment