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Aloo Matar Paneer served in a black wok.

Aloo Matar Paneer

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Aloo Matar Paneer is a delicious change from the simple recipe of Aloo Matar. It is easy, flavorful, and tangy. It can be made in under 20 minutes (in Instant Pot or on the Stove-Top). It is made by adding aloo (potatoes), paneer, peas in onion-tomato masala with some spices.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 411 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
Blender
Kadai

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

How to make in Instant Pot:

  • In a blender add tomatoes (fresh & diced), ginger, green chili, and garlic. Blend it smooth and pureed.
  • Press Saute and add oil in the Instant Pot.
  • Once hot, add chopped onions to it. When onions start to change the color, add pureed tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes or until oil starts to separate.
  • Add spices (garam masala, red chili powder, coriander powder, amchur powder, and Kashmiri Red Chili Powder) and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add water, paneer, potatoes, peas, and salt. Close lid and pressure cook for 3 minutes. Once the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally (NPR) for 5 minutes and then do Quick Release.
    (Note: You can also add shallow-fried potatoes and paneer. When using shallow fried paneer: add paneer when pressure cooking with peas & water).
  • When the pressure is released and the vent goes down, open the lid.
    (Note: When using shallow fried potatoes: add when curry is pressure cooked, add the fried potatoes and simmer for 1-2 minutes).
  • Add cream/yogurt/cashew paste, Kasuri Methi, and Cilantro. Cook for 1-2 minutes and serve with Naan or Rice.

How to Make on Stove-Top:

  • Add 2 tablespoon of Oil to the pan. When oil is hot, add boiled potatoes and paneer. Fry until all the sides are golden in color. Remove potatoes and paneer from the pan and keep them aside.
  • Add tomatoes (fresh & diced), ginger, green chili, and garlic in a blender. Blend it smooth and pureed.
  • In a pan add oil. When oil is hot add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they start to change the color.
  • Add pureed tomatoes for 3-5 minutes or until oil starts to separate.
  • Add spices (garam masala, red chili powder, coriander powder, amchur powder, and Kashmiri Red Chili Powder) and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add fried paneer, peas, fried potatoes, water, and salt to the pot and cover it with the lid. Let it cook for 10-15 minutes or until you get desired consistency.
  • Add cream/yogurt/cashew paste, Kasuri Methi, and Cilantro. Cook for 1-2 minutes and serve with Naan or Rice.

Video

Notes

TIPS
  1. Shallow fry paneer and boiled potatoes. This will make the curry more flavorful.
  2. When blending tomatoes, you add diced tomatoes that will bring a nice color to the curry. You can also add Tomato Puree.
  3. Cut Paneer and potatoes into equal-sized pieces for even cooking.
  4. When adding frozen peas, first soak them in water.
  5. When making in an Instant Pot you add raw potatoes directly in Instant Pot while boiling. Or you can shallow fry them and keep them aside. When the curry is pressure-cooked, add the fried potatoes and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  6. For creamy flavor, you can add cream, yogurt, or cashew paste. When you add yogurt, make sure to simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also add crumbled paneer.
WHAT TO SERVE IT WITH
You can serve this Aloo Matar Paneer with Naan or Roti or steamed Rice.
STORAGE
If you have some leftover Aloo Matar Paneer, you can store it in a refrigerator or a freezer. You can store it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. And in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. When re-using, just warm it or boil in a microwave or stove-top and eat it with rice or naan.
 
Nutrition Facts
Aloo Matar Paneer
Serving Size
 
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
411
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
71
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
516
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
687
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
35
mg
42
%
Calcium
 
323
mg
32
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Instant Pot, instant pot recipes, Matar Paneer, Tofu Peas
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