Facing LPG Shortage At Home? Make One-Pot Induction Friendly Methi Matar Malai

By Rajlakshmi

March 16, 2026

At the next get-together party you host, serve your friends and family this one-pot recipe that you can make on an induction cooktop!

Ingredients

1 cup paneer ¼ cup methi leaves ½ cup plain yoghurt 1-inch fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves 2 large onions 2 tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato purée 4 tbsp oil ½ cup water 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp garam masala powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 tsp salt

Step 1

Put chopped tomato, onion, ginger and garlic in a grinder jar. Make a paste.  Place a deep non-stick pan on the induction cooktop.

Step 2

Heat oil for about 30 seconds at 180–200°C. Add Kashmiri red chilli powder, a pinch of methi leaves, and turmeric powder and sauté.

Step 3

Add onion-tomato paste and cook for a minute. Cover and cook for 30 seconds with the lid on.

Step 4

Let the masala simmer for 2 minutes on medium-low heat. After adding the yoghurt, sauté everything with the masala.

Step 5

Add fresh fenugreek leaves or dry kasuri methi and continue to sauté. Add water and cook for 2–3 minutes at low heat.

Step 6

Add chopped paneer and sauté. Serve hot or cold after being transferred to a serving bowl.