Quick One-Pot Matar Paneer

Ingredients

• 200 grams Paneer (cubed)
• 1 cup Frozen green peas
• 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil or Ghee
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent and slightly golden.

3. 3

   Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until the raw smell disappears.

4. 4

   Add the tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and salt; cook until oil starts to separate from the masala.

5. 5

   Add the paneer cubes and green peas, stirring gently to coat them with the spice base.

6. 6

   Pour in 1 cup of water and stir to combine everything evenly.

7. 7

   Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.

8. 8

   Release the pressure naturally, stir in garam masala and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.