Matar Paneer

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• 1 Cup chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 1 1/4 Cup chopped red tomatoes
• 2 dried Kashmiri red chilies
• Approximately 1/8 Cup mustard oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 Cup green peas
• 200 grams paneer, cubed
• Water (around 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• A handful of fresh chopped coriander leaves

1. 1Add chopped red onion, garlic cloves, and chopped ginger to a small grinder and blend into a thick paste (Paste A).
2. 2Add chopped red tomatoes and two dried Kashmiri red chilies to the same grinder and blend into a smooth paste (Paste B).
3. 3Turn on the Instant Pot to "Sauté Mode" for 15 minutes at "Normal" pressure, add approximately 1/8 cup mustard oil, and once hot, add 1 bay leaf and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds to temper.
4. 4Add Paste A (onion-ginger-garlic) to the pot and sauté continuously with a wooden spoon until it turns deep golden-brown and oil visibly separates.
5. 5Add Paste B (tomato-red chili) to the pot, followed by 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, then stir and sauté until the mixture turns rich red-brown and oil again separates.
6. 6Add 1 1/4 cup green peas and 200 grams cubed paneer to the cooked masala, gently stir to coat, then pour in approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup water and give a final gentle stir.
7. 7Place the lid on the Instant Pot, lock it, set the sealing valve to "Sealing", and set the Instant Pot to "Pressure Cook" mode for 5 minutes at "High Pressure".
8. 8After pressure cooking, allow a quick pressure release, carefully open the lid, then add 1 tablespoon crushed kasuri methi, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and a handful of fresh chopped coriander leaves, and gently stir to incorporate.

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