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.
37.5 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
20 g Fat
17 g Protein
28 g Carbs
37 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
28 g
Protein
17 g
Fiber
37 g
Fats
Fat
20 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
1070 mg
Iron
25 mg
Vitamin A
109 mcg
Vitamin B1
1 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
3 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
34 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
539 mg
Manganese
5 mg
Phosphorus
466 mg
Selenium
5 mcg
Zinc
5 mg
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
Recipe submitted for Veggie Delight contest on Slurrp community
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