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Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe (Instant Pot + Stove Top)

Published: May 7, 2019. Modified: August 11, 2019 By Dhwani Mehta. This post may contain affiliate links. This blog generates income via ads.

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Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer – A North Indian dish which is fuss-free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner option.

Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is perfect weeknight dinner option.

Matar paneer goes very well with Roti, Plain Paratha, Naan, Kulcha or even with Rice.

This recipe of green peas and paneer can also be made vegan by sub the paneer for the tofu.

In this simple paneer recipe, Paneer pieces and green peas are simmered in spicy onion-tomato gravy. It is a very popular dish across the world. You can find in almost all Indian restaurant menu.

No vegetarian Indian meal is complete without paneer!

Whether its wedding or any other occasion, you will find matar paneer on most occasions.

This simple Punjabi dish is perfect for any parties, gettogether or pot-lucks.

Matter Paneer curry is rich in proteins. Peas and Paneer are packed with proteins and are low in carbohydrates.

Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is perfect weeknight dinner option.

My family loves this curry. I do make it at least once a month as this is light, comforting and healthy.

Today I have made this gravy without adding any heavy cream. But you can add heavy cream if you wish to.

Everyone has their own version of making Mutter Paneer at home. Some make it a little bit chunky, some make it smooth.

I prefer mine creamy, blended and sieved instead of chunky with all the onion and tomatoes bits separate.

So I just use an immersion blender to give it a smooth texture.

To make this curry creamier, I have added cashews.

I would love to know how you make your matar paneer recipe. Leave me a comment down below in the comment box. 🙂

Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is perfect weeknight dinner option.

 

How to make Matar Paneer on the stove top? Step by step process of making Matar paneer at home.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add paneer cubes in it and saute paneer from both the sides until golden brown in color. Keep it aside.

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Heat oil in another pan. Add cumin seeds. when cumin seeds crackle, add ginger, garlic, cashews, onion, and tomatoes. Saute it for 10 minutes over medium heat or until everything is fully cooked. Let it cools down.

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Take this onion-tomato mixture into a blender. Grind it and sieve it very well. You can grind it with immersion blender too.

Place this gravy into a pan. Switch on the flame. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, kitchen king masala, kasuri methi, and sugar. Mix them well. Cook this gravy for 5 minutes over medium heat.

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Add paneer cubes and green peas into this gravy and again cook it for 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat.

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Matar paneer is ready. Serve it with Roti, Plain Paratha, Naan, Kulcha or even with Rice.

How to make Instant Pot Matar Paneer? (Step by step video of making Instant Pot Mutter Paneer is given in recipe card)

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add paneer cubes in it and saute paneer from both the sides until golden brown in color. Keep it aside.

Turn on saute mode. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in Instant Pot.

Add cumin seeds. when cumin seeds crackle, add ginger, garlic, cashews, onion, and tomatoes. Saute it for a minute.

Cover the Instant pot, press the manual/pressure button. Set the time for 5 minutes under high pressure, vent valve on sealing position.

Let the pressure release naturally.

Open the lid.

Take this onion-tomato mixture into a blender. Grind it and sieve it very well. You can grind it with immersion blender too.

Place this gravy into the inner pot. turn on the saute mode. Add salt, chili powder, turmeric powder, kitchen king masala, kasuri methi, and sugar. Stir well.

Add paneer cubes and green peas into this gravy and Mix them well. Cook this gravy for 2 minutes.

Matar paneer is ready. Serve it with Roti, Plain Paratha, Naan, Kulcha or even with Rice.

Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is perfect weeknight dinner option.

Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is perfect weeknight dinner option.
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Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss-free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Matar Paneer, Simple paneer recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 379kcal
Author Dhwani
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Ingredients

  • 250 gram paneer
  • 1 cup - Matar / Green Peas I have used frozen
  • 2 cups - Roughly chopped Tomatoes
  • ½ cup - Roughly chopped onion
  • 5 to 6 - Garlic cloves
  • 1 inch - Ginger
  • ¼ cup - Cashew nuts
  • 1 tablespoon - Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon - Kitchen king masala
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon - Pinch of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon - Sugar as per sourness of tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon - Kasuri methi
  • 3 tablespoon Oil For paneer and gravy
  • 1 teaspoon - Cumin seeds

Instructions

Matar Paneer On Stove top

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add paneer cubes in it and saute paneer from both the sides until golden brown in color. Keep it aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon oil in another pan. Add cumin seeds. when cumin seeds crackle, add ginger, garlic, cashews, onion, and tomatoes. Saute it for 10 minutes over medium heat or until everything is fully cooked. Let it cools down
  • Take this onion-tomato mixture into a blender. Grind it and sieve it very well. You can grind it with immersion blender too.
  • Place this gravy into a pan. Switch on the flame. Add chili powder, turmeric powder, kitchen king masala, kasuri methi, and sugar. Mix them well. Cook this gravy for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add paneer cubes and green peas into this gravy and again cook it for 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Matar paneer is ready. Serve it with Roti, Plain Paratha, Naan, Kulcha or even with Rice.

Matar Paneer recipe in Instant Pot.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add paneer cubes in it and saute paneer from both the sides until golden brown in color. Keep it aside.
  • Turn on saute mode. Heat 2 tablespoon oil in Instant Pot.
  • Add cumin seeds. when cumin seeds crackle, add ginger, garlic, cashews, onion, and tomatoes. Saute it for a minute.
  • Cover the Instant pot, press the manual/pressure button. Set the time for 5 minutes under high pressure, vent valve on sealing position.
  • Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid.
  • Take this onion-tomato mixture into a blender. Grind it and sieve it very well. You can grind it with immersion blender too.
  • Place this gravy into the inner pot. turn on the saute mode. Add salt, chili powder, turmeric powder, kitchen king masala, kasuri methi, and sugar. Stir well.
  • Add paneer cubes and green peas into this gravy and Mix them well. Cook this gravy for 2 minutes.
  • Matar paneer is ready. Serve it with Roti, Plain Paratha, Naan, Kulcha or even with Rice.

Video

Notes

Add some water while grinding the gravy if needed.
To make this dish vegan, sub paneer with firm tofu.
You can use canned tomato puree too instead of fresh tomatoes.
Adjust the sourness by adding sugar or any other sweetener.
You can find kitchen king masala in any Indian Grocery store. By any chance, if you couldn't find it, use garam masala.
You can skip the shallow frying paneer step too and can directly add it into the gravy.
You can make this gravy in traditional Indian pressure cooker too. Follow all the gravy steps and take 2 whistles in a pressure cooker, and follow the next steps.
This recipe is Updated with Instant Pot version and new pics.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 20.2mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer Recipe | Instant Pot Matar Paneer - A North Indian dish which is fuss free, gluten free and simple yet delicious recipe. This easy paneer recipe is perfect weeknight dinner option.

 

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Comments

  1. Antonet Roajer says

    June 20, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Lovely presentation!!

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      June 21, 2015 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks Antonet Roajer!!!

      Reply
  2. Shilpa says

    June 20, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    Tried it..came out we’ll..thank you Dhwani Mehta

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      June 21, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Shilpa!!!

      Thanks for the feedback dear. Glad to hear. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Anu says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    Love your recipes Dhwani! Can’t wait to try this one. Quick qs: what brand of kitchen king masala did you use? Thanks in advance! 🙂

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      July 01, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Anu!!!
      I used Everest Brand Kitchen King Masala. Let me know if you have any question while making this yummy recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  4. janki parekh says

    April 27, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Hi Dhwani
    Which paneer do u use ? I use Nanak paneer it becomes chewy and rubbery when i use them .

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Dhwani Mehta says

      April 28, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Hi Janki!
      I use homemade paneer. But I like Swad and Gopi Paneer.

      Reply
      • janki parekh says

        April 28, 2020 at 6:01 pm

        Thank you .
        I will try that .

        Reply

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