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Instant Pot Palak Paneer Recipe

This Instant Pot Palak Paneer is a quick and easy version of the classic Indian dish, made with spinach and paneer cheese, and cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 14-ounce block paneer, cubed
  • Salt, to taste
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the ghee or oil.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is soft.
  • Add the cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the water and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add the frozen spinach and paneer. Season with salt.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 2 minutes.
  • Once done, quick release the pressure and open the lid.
  • Stir in the heavy cream.
  • Serve the palak paneer hot with rice or naan.

Notes:

Serve with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Palak Paneer, Paneer, Spinach
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