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Mattar Paneer

Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup paneer cubed
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1 inch piece of ginger minced or grated
  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp jeera cumin
  • 1/2 tsp haldi turmeric
  • 1/3 tsp red chili powder optional
  • 3/4 tsp garam masala
  • dhaniya cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1.25 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat a pressure cooker up over medium-high heat and add oil.
  • Once oil it hot, add cumin.
  • Once the cumin starts splattering, add ginger. Stir a few times.
  • Add onions. Sauté until translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, haldi, and red chili powder. Sautee until the tomatoes are cooked down.
  • Add 1/4 cup water and mix with the gravy. This will help thicken the gravy a bit.
  • Add peas and 1 cup water. Put the cooker lid on and cook until one whistle sounds.
  • Turn heat off and allow steam to escape naturally.
  • Once the lid comes off easily (i.e. steam has all escaped), add paneer and garam masala. Simmer for 2-3 minutes so the paneer absorbs the flavor from the gravy. If you prefer a thicker gravy, simmer for longer. If you prefer a thinner gravy, add water. Taste and adjust salt according to your preference at this point.
  • Turn the heat off and garnish with chopped cilantro.