Instant Pot Paneer Recipes collection that includes not just the most popular curries but also the coveted biryani and the most innovative lasagna! Each recipe is tried and tested and includes all the tips as well as answers to all your questions. Happy cooking!

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What is paneer?
Paneer is a fresh Indian cheese created by curdling milk with acidic agents like lime or lemon. It has a mild, slightly milky flavor. While it's typically made on the stovetop, making it in the
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Basic Paneer recipe in Instant Pot
Curries Using Paneer
Easy and delicious paneer curries that can be made in the
Shahi Paneer
Paneer Butter Masala
Palak Paneer
Matar Paneer
Rice/Fusion Paneer recipes in Instant Pot
From the coveted biryani to the most innovative fusion lasagna, find some lip-smacking and interesting recipes here. These crowd-pleasing recipes are perfect for potlucks, parties, and even lunch boxes. The pickiest eaters will love it, too.
All these recipes are tried and tested and include useful tips you will need to make them. Try these as a vegetarian centerpiece for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, and everyone will love them.
Paneer Lasagna
Instant Pot Paneer Biryani
Paneer Peas Pulao
More Paneer recipes
Here are some more paneer recipes for your inspiration. These recipes are made on the stovetop and can be put together easily in under 30 minutes. Try palak paneer stir fry instead of palak paneer curry, or check out how to make delicious tandoori paneer naan pizza.
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Paneer Peas Pulao in Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 1½ cup paneer
- 1 cup green peas
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1-2 green chili finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
- Salt to taste
- ½ lemon or lime
Instructions
Prep:
- Wash the rice thoroughly. Soak it in water for 20-30 minutes.
- Cut the paneer into ½-inch cubes. Soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes.
Making the pulao:
- Set the Instant Pot in saute mode (normal) and add ghee.
- Once it heats, add cumin seeds.
- Once they splutter, add garlic and green chili. Saute for 1 minute.
- Add the onion and saute for 5-6 minutes, until they brown (see tips section).
- Drain the water from the soaked paneer.
- Add paneer, peas, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt.
- Mix gently and saute for 1 minute.
- Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the IP.
- Add 2½ cup water.
- Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Do a quick release of the pressure.
- Gently mix the pulao. Serve with plain yogurt or raita.
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