Stuffed Baby Eggplant Curry
Pasta Peneer Soup
By :Subhadra Burugula |

This Indian- American fusion soup is a perfect balance of protein, fats and carbs. Super delicious and quick one pot meal. Vegans can easily use Tofu instead of Paneer.
Course | Main Course |
Cuisine | Indian |
Difficulty | Easy |
Browse Category | Soups, Stews & Broths |
Duration | 15-30 min |
Diet | Vegetarian |
Cooking Technique | Pressure Cook, Sauté |
Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
3-4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee/butter/oil
- 4-5 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 green chilies finely chopped (or adjust to taste)
- 1 big tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp bouillon paste (skip if using broth)
- 1 tsp garam masala (optional)
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup pasta
- 1 cup paneer cubes (extra firm tofu can be used as substitute)
- water or broth as needed (skip if using bouillon paste)
- cilantro to garnish (optional)
- basil to garnish (optional)
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Put instant pot on Saute mode high and add ghee. Once ghee is hot add garlic and fry until aromatic.
- Add onions and green chili, fry till edges of onions brown, then add Tomatoes and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Bouillon paste (skip if using broth) salt and garam masala, then add in the pasta and Paneer. Mix gently.
- Add the water about
1/2 inch to1 inch covering the pasta and mix well. (use broth if not using bouillon paste). Turn off the saute mode. Put the lid, vent to sealing position - Do manual (pressure cook) high 5 to 6 minutes (see notes). Let it natural release or quick release after 10 minutes in warm mode.
- Garnish with Cilantro or basil if desired and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
For pasta cut the cooking time in half than what is mentioned on the package instructions . My package said 9-11 mins to cook pasta on stove top. For aldente - do 5 minutes and For well cooked pasta - do 6 minutes.
Vegans Can use Oil instead of ghee/butter and Paneer with Tofu or Vegan meat balls.

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Subhadra is born & raised in India currently living in Texas. She is very passionate about cooking and Photography. Her main motto is to provide tasty, healthy and easy recipes so that others can prepare a delicious meal for their families. Even though she is busy with her day job she tries to keep up with her blog and YouTube channel. She is a big foodie and loves to create new recipes. Subhadra has received lot of praise and compliments on social media for her recipes, especially Instant Pot recipes. All her recipes are Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.
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