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# Cooker Paneer Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a pressure cooker heat 2 tbsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin until it turns aromatic.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 6 cloves of garlic and roast for a minute.

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  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add 3 onion and saute until the onions turn golden brown.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-5.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    keeping the flame on low add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute until the spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-7.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 3 tomato and saute for 2 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-8.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 1 cup water and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-9.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and pressure cook for 4 whistles or until the tomato turns soft and mushy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mash the onion and tomato until it turns gravy texture.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in a pan heat 1 tbsp butter, add 12 cubes paneer, ½ capsicum, and fry well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-12.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add the fried paneer and capsicum to the gravy base.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-13.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp kasuri methi, and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **Cooker Paneer Recipe** with roti or rice.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cooker-Paneer-Recipe-Quick-Instant-Pot-Paneer-Masala-Sabji-2-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="Quick & Instant Pot Paneer Masala Sabji" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, you can add vegetables of your choice to make a mix veg curry.

* also, fry the onions to a golden brown, or else the raw smell stays in the curry.

* additionally, pressure cooking helps to soften the onion and tomato quickly.

* finally, **Cooker Paneer Recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly spicy and oily.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/cooker-paneer-recipe-quick-instant-pot/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/cooker-paneer-recipe-quick-instant-pot/)
</Note>
