Aloo Matar Paneer Potatoes Peas Paneer Curry Thisthatmore

Aloo Matar Paneer is one of the easiest Paneer/Tofu recipes. You don’t need to do a lot of cooking, unlike most of the curry. This is my go-to meal when I need to cook in a hurry and want something special. This is one of the recipes you can make in Instant Pot and on the Stove-Top. If in a hurry, I prefer making it in the Instant Pot. Though my personal favorite is making in the stove-top. As I like adding shallow fried potatoes and paneer in the curry. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make Aloo Matar Paneer. But if you’re in a hurry, you can also click “Jump to Recipe’ under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card or click Recipe Card from the Table of Contents below.

⭐WHAT IS ALOO MATAR PANEER?

There are so many curries available that are delicious, flavorful, and tangy. But not all can be made in under 20 minutes. This is one of those easy recipes and takes hardly any time to prepare. So you can enjoy the flavor of curry without spending much time cooking. You can add shallow fried potatoes and paneer to make it even more delectable. You can make it in the Instant Pot or on the stove-top. Aloo Matar Paneer goes great with parantha, roti (or chapatti), naan, or rice. My personal favorite is with Lachha Paratha. As crispiness of parantha pairs perfectly with this creamy & rich curry.

🥘INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

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🔪HOW TO MAKE ALOO MATAR PANEER

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Boil the Potatoes and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Add oil in the pan. Shallow-fry potatoes and paneer until golden brown in color.

Add tomatoes, ginger, green chili, and garlic in a blender jar. Blend it until pureed and smooth.

Add oil in the pan. When oil is hot add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they start to change the color.

Next add the pureed tomatoes. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until oil starts to change the color.Add spices (garam masala powder, roasted cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, mango/amchur powder, and Kashmiri Red Chili Powder) and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Then add shallow fried potatoes, paneer, and peas along with water. Cook for few minutes until you get desired consistency.

Add cream (or yogurt, or cashew paste) and cook for 2-3 minutes.Lastly add Kasuri Methi and garnish with cilantro.

🔪HOW TO MAKE ALOO MATAR PANEER IN AN INSTANT POT

Blend tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chili in the blender until pureed and smooth. Add oil to the instant pot and saute onion for 2-3 minutes. When the onion changes color, add pureed tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes or until oil starts to separate. Add spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add paneer, potatoes, peas, and water. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 minutes. When the timer beeps, NPR for 5 minutes and then do Quick Release. Open the lid and add cream, Kasuri Methi, and cilantro. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until you get desired consistency.

💭PRO TIPS

👪SERVING SUGGESTIONS

You can serve this Aloo Matar Paneer with Naan or Roti or steamed rice.

STORAGE

If you have some leftover Aloo Matar Paneer, you can store it in a refrigerator or a freezer. You can keep it in the fridge for 3-5 days. And in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. When re-using, just warm it or boil in a microwave or stove-top and eat it with rice or naan.