Simple Paneer Curry in IP
Paneer is a favorite in our family, especially as it is delicious and gives our protein (as we are vegetarians). This curry is so simple to make and can even make it in a regular pan/pressure cooker. I like to cut the paneer into tiny pieces because as they get cooked, they absorb the gravy and becomes swollen. Ofcourse you can cut whichever size you want.
Ingredients
Oil/Ghee- 3 small spoons
Whole spices - 2 cardamom,3 to 4 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon piece, 1 star anise
Cumin seeds - 1 spoon
Onions- finely chopped 1 cup
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 spoon
Tomatoes- 4 finely chopped
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 spoon
Curry Powder - 1 spoon
Red chilli powder - to taste
Salt- to taste
Paneer- 400 gms cubed
Water- 1+1/2 cup or as required
Cilantro- to garnish
Dry fenugreek leaves powder/kasoori methi - 1 tsp
Method
~ Put Instant pot on Saute mode- high
~ Add ghee/oi/ let it get hot
~ Add whole spices and Cumin seeds and fry well
~ Add onions, salt and saute well
~ Once the onions are light browned then add ginger garlic paste, fry well
~ Add Tomatoes fry well, keep the lid to make it mushy
~ Once tomatoes are mushy add all the spice powders and mix well
~ Add Paneer cubes, water, salt and mix well
~ Turn off Saute mode, keep the lid to sealing and put it in manual high for 2 mins
~ You can do Quick release or Natural release, I released the vent after 10 mins in warm mode.
~ Add Cilantro and Fenugreek leaves powder, mix well
~ Serve with Rice/Roti/Paratha or Tortillas
Please let me know if you tried the recipe and comment if you have any questions.
