15-30 min4 servingscayenne pepper

Pea and Paneer Curry

By Urvashi Pitre

4 servings

15-30 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup Water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced Garlic
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped paneer
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
12 oz frozen peas

This is a very traditional, very comforting dish for many who grew up in India. Once you taste it, you’ll see why: the creamy cheese, the tang of the tomatoes and onions in the sauce, the bright green peas that pepper it. It’s a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. You can also use frozen paneer, found in the freezer section of most Indian grocery stores

INSTRUCTIONS

In the Instant Pot, combine the onions, tomatoes, 1/4 cup of the water, the oil, ginger, garlic, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne. Stir well to combine.
Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 5 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
Select SAUTÉ. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water, the paneer, cream, cilantro, and peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 5 to 8 minutes. Select CANCEL.

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About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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