Instant Pot Palak Paneer

Instant Pot Palak Paneer - This easy instant pot palak paneer is a quick and cozy Indian curry made with fresh spinach and soft paneer (Indian cottage cheese). It is full of flavor and ready in under 15 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Curry, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: instant pot palak paneer, instant pot recipes

Servings:

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

Ingredients

200 Grams Paneer
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Green Chili slit
¾ Cup Chopped Onion (3 small onions)
1 Tablespoon Chopped Ginger
1 Tablespoon Chopped Garlic
½ Cup Water
340 Grams Spinach (2 bunches)
Salt to taste
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala

Instructions

Cut the paneer into desired shapes and soak in hot water. Skip this step if you are using your own paneer.
Press the SAUTE button.
Add oil to the inner pot of the instant pot. Add cumin seeds and saute until aromatic.
Add slit green chili and chopped onion to the pot and saute until onions are translucent.
Add finely chopped ginger and chopped garlic and saute for another minute.
Add ½ cup of water to the pot and scrap the bottom well to prevent burning.
Add washed spinach leaves, required salt and sugar. Give it a mix and close the lid.
Press CANCEL button and press PRESSURE COOK / MANUAL button. Set the valve to the sealing position and adjust the time to 0 minutes.
Cancel and quick release the pressure.
Blend everything using immersion blender until you get a smooth puree. Add more salt if needed and mix well.
Add soaked paneer cubes and garam masala to the spinach puree and mix well.
Let it simmer on SAUTE mode for 1-2 minutes and serve hot with basmati rice, roti or naan.

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