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Instant Pot Paneer Noorani

Delicious, luscious mildly spiced curries made with paneer, exotic spices and Khoya
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Instant pot Paneer Noorani
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Swathi (Ambujom Saraswathy)

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Paneer cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small piece of mace blade
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • ¾ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder /cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup diced tomato
  • ¼ cup cashew nut powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon mawa/khoya + for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves kasuri methi powder
  • 2-3 cashew nuts roasted and halved for garnish

Instructions

  • For Instant pot version
  • Switch on sauté function on Instant pot and add onion, garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add diced tomatoes and turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, salt and 1 ¼ cup water and close the lid.
  • Pressure cook MANUAL at high pressure for 4 minutes. Then after 11 natural pressure release, remove the lid and puree the contents.
  • Then switch on Sauté function when it starts boiling add cashew powder and mix well then add garam masala and mawa/khoya.
  • Add cubed paneer, then mix in cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and dried fenugreek leaves powder (Kasturi Methi leaves )
  • Then transfer to serving bowl garnish with mawa or khoya and roasted cashew nuts.
  • Enjoy with Chapati or any flat bread.
  • Stove top Version
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan, crush the mace blade and add into the pan.
  • Add green cardamoms and sauté till fragrant.
  • Add boiled onion puree (boil onion for 3-4 min, then put in cold water and puree them). Add minced garlic and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or till the onion turns golden brown.
  • Add salt, Turmeric Powder and mix well. Add 2 tbsps. water and stir well.
  • Add chili powder and coriander powder and mix well. Add fresh tomato puree ( made with seeded tomato ) and mix well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cashew nut powder and mix well. Cook for 30 seconds. Stir in ½ cup water and mix. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add mawa, green cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and dry fenugreek leaves powder and mix well.
  • Add paneer, mix well, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Switch the heat off and transfer into a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with khoya and roasted cashew nuts.

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Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 2mg
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