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Prep time
10 minutes
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Cook time
10 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
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 —livingsmartandhealthy
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Ingredients
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1 pound
Spinach (Palak), fresh or frozen, chopped
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12 ounces
PANEER, cut into bite sized cubes, (around 2 cups)
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1
medium onion, chopped
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1
medium tomato, chopped
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1-2
green chili, chopped, adjust to taste
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3-4
cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2
inch ginger, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon
lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon
ASAFOETIDA (Hing)
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1 tablespoon
tablespoon ghee or oil
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1/2 cup
water
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1-2 tablespoons
fresh cream (optional)
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salt to taste
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2 teaspoons
CORIANDER POWDER
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1/2 teaspoon
CUMIN POWDER
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1/2 - 1 teaspoons
GARAM MASALA, adjust to taste
Directions
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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.
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Add water deglaze the pot. Add spinach, tomatoes, green chili, ginger.
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Add spices – coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to taste.
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Turn OFF saute mode. Close the instant pot lid with vent on sealing position. Turn ON Manual / Pressure cook (High) for 1 minute.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Turn OFF the saute mode. Garnish with some cream (optional).
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Enjoy palak paneer with some naan, roti or paratha.
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