Tofu Matar – How to make Soya Matar Paneer Masala – Vegan Matar Paneer – Tofu Curry Instant Pot

Instant Pot Tofu Matar – Tofu Green Peas cooked in a spicy and creamy onion tomato masala sauce!

This Tofu Matar or Curried Tofu Peas is a vegan version of the classic and very famous Indian dish — Matar Paneer where tofu cubes are dunked into creamy, flavorful and delectable onion tomato based gravy.

It goes amazingly well with any rice, or flatbread. This is a vegan, and gluten recipe.

This easy peasy Instant Pot Tofu Matar Masala is ready in under 30 minutes. It can also be made in a stovetop pressure cooker and pan.

I have also given instructions for cooking this tofu matar in a pan and stovetop pressure cooker.

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Video Title: Tofu Matar Masala – How to make Soya Matar Paneer Masala – Tofu Curry Instant Pot

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Tofu Matar Masala – How to make Soya Matar Paneer Masala – Tofu Curry Instant Pot

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Serves: 4
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Ingredients For Onion Tomato Paste:

☛ 1 medium-sized onion, diced
☛ 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
☛ 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
☛ 2 medium-sized tomatoes
☛ 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
☛ 4-5 peppercorns (kali mirch)

Ingredients For Tofu Matar Curry:

☛ 2 tablespoons oil
☛ 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
☛ 1 bay leaf (tej patta)
☛ 1 inch cinnamon stick (dalichini)
☛ 1 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste
☛ 1 teaspoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
☛ 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi powder)
☛ Salt to taste
☛ 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
☛ 2 tablespoons vegan or regular yogurt
☛ 1 cup water or as needed
☛ 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas (hare matar)
☛ 225 grams firm tofu, cubed (I lightly fried tofu in 2 teaspoons oil before adding to the curry)
☛ 3 tablespoons cashew fresh cream (optional)
☛ 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
☛ 1 tablespoon cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped

Make Onion Tomato Paste:
1. Add diced onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and peppercorns to a blender and jar blend well until you get a smooth puree. Onion tomato paste is ready. Keep it aside.

Make Tofu Matar In Instant Pot:
1. Turn the Instant pot on with saute mode.
2. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil to the inner pot of your instant pot.
3. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and sauté for few seconds or till you get a nice aroma of the spices.
4. Add the blended onion tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Now add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Next, add salt, kasuri methi and stir well to combine. Let it come to a good boil.
7. Add peas and stir well. Also, add 1 cup (or desired amount) of water to the pot and mix well.
8. Add cubed tofu and mix everything well to combine.
9. Cover the instant pot with lid, set the valve to sealing position. Cook on manual (high pressure) for 5 minutes.
10. QPR (quick pressure release) for 8 minutes. Once the pin drops, open the lid.
11. Press sauté mode and add vegan yogurt and mix well.
12. Add garam masala powder, cilantro leaves, and mix everything well.
13. Lastly, add cashew cream (if using), and mix everything well. Cook for 2 minutes.
14. Transfer creamy tofu matar to a serving dish, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
15. Serve instant pot tofu matar with naan or rice.

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