Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• saute
  • 2 tsp peanut oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 serrano or jalapeno chili, minced
• pressure cook
  • 1 lb baby spinach
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water
• garnish
  • 1.5 cups paneer (~4.25 oz), cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Directions

1. Heat oil in pressure cooker. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili and saute for 1 minute
2. Add the spinach, onion, tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and water. Stir to combine. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes with a quick-release.
3. Puree the mixture to a consistency you like.
4. Mix in the paneer and serve

Notes

• Yield: 6.5 cups; 47 oz (1332 g)

Estimated Nutrition

• 754 calories total;
• 324 calories total (without Paneer);
• My Fitness Pal - Palak Paneer

References

• Adapted from Indian Instant Pot Cookbook, 2017, p88, by Urvashi Pitre

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