Matar Paneer is one of the quickest and most delicious dishes made with paneer. Whether served with roti, paratha, or steamed rice, it's a delight on every plate. People often make it in a pan, but if you're short on time and hungry, cooking paneer in a pressure cooker is the best option. Paneer cooked in a pressure cooker is no less delicious than paneer cooked in a pan, and it's even juicier and softer.

Easy Recipe for Making Matar Paneer in a Cooker

Ingredients:

Paneer – 400 grams

Green peas – about 1 cup

Onions – 2 large

Tomatoes – 2 large

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 teaspoon

Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon

Whole red chilies – 2-3

Bay leaves – 1-2

Turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder – to taste

Salt – to taste

Green coriander – finely chopped

Oil – 2-3 tablespoons

Step-by-step method

Step 1:
First, cut the paneer into pieces of your choice. If desired, you can lightly fry it and then add it. After frying, soak the paneer in lukewarm water to soften it and remove excess oil.

Step 2:
Heat oil in a cooker. Add cumin seeds, whole red chilies, and bay leaves. Then add the chopped onion and fry until golden brown. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a while.

Step 3:
Now add the chopped tomatoes and turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Fry the spices until they release oil.

Step 4:
Add the green peas to the spices, add a little water, and cook for 5 minutes. Now add the paneer pieces and gently mix them with the spices.

Step 5:
When adding water to the vegetable, be careful not to add too much water. The vegetable cooks faster in a pressure cooker. After adding water, close the cooker and cook on medium flame until it whistles 1-2 times.

Step 6:
Turn off the gas and let the gas release naturally. After opening the lid, add the garam masala and finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix the vegetables gently.

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