Instant Pot Palak Paneer / Spinach with cottage cheese
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- Serves
- 4
- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 Minutes
Palak Paneer, a classic paneer dish from North Indian cuisine. Soft, fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cubes are served in a creamy, flavorful gravy (sauce) made with palak (spinach), onion, garlic and aromatic spices. This Instant Pot Palak Paneer, is a quick, and healthy, one-pot version to this classic dish. A delightful, highly nutritious vegetarian dish. This dish is GLUTEN-FREE, LOW-CARB
Ingredients
- 1 pound Spinach (Palak), fresh or frozen, chopped
- 12 ounce PANEER, cut into bite sized cubes, (around 2 cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1-2 green chili, chopped, adjust to taste
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 inch ginger, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ASAFOETIDA (Hing)
- 1 tablespoon tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh cream (optional)
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoon CORIANDER POWDER
- 1/2 teaspoon CUMIN POWDER
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon GARAM MASALA, adjust to taste
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Directions
- Step 1
You will need Instant Pot. Turn ON saute mode (more). When it displays, “HOT”, add oil, asafoetida, garlic, onion. Saute for 1-2 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Step 2
Add water deglaze the pot. Add spinach, tomatoes, green chili, ginger.
- Step 3
Add spices – coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to taste.
- Step 4
Turn OFF saute mode. Close the instant pot lid with vent on sealing position. Turn ON Manual / Pressure cook (High) for 1 minute.
- Step 5
Turn OFF the “Keep warm” setting. Note: For fresh spinach – Pressure cook (High) for “ONE” minute. For frozen spinach – Pressure cook (High) for “TWO” minute(s).
- Step 6
Once the instant pot beeps, do a quick pressure release. Open the instant pot lid, using an immersion blender, blend the spinach to puree, for creamy texture. Note: Blend to puree or course grind the spinach to a desired consistency. To puree palak, in blender, keep the lid of the blender slightly open to let the hot air escape while blending, to avoid any accidents. Use a kitchen towel to cover the lid to avoid any splashes.
- Step 7
Turn ON saute mode (less), add paneer, garam masala, freshly squeezed lemon juice (around 1/2 teaspoon). Mix gently, bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Step 8
Turn OFF the saute mode. Garnish with some cream (optional).
- Step 9
Enjoy palak paneer with some naan, roti or paratha.