Palek Paneer

General

Time: 30 min
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons peanut oil
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 serrano or jalapeño chile, minced
• 1 pound fresh baby spinach
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 1½ cups Paneer, cut into ½-inch cubes

Procedure

1. Preheat the Instant Pot® by selecting Sauté and adjust to More for high heat. When the inner cooking pot is hot, add the oil and heat until it is shimmering. Add the garlic, ginger, and chile, and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
2. Add the spinach, onion, tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and water. Stir to combine.
3. Lock the lid into place. Select Manual and adjust the pressure to High. Cook for 4 minutes.
4. When the cooking is complete, quick-release the pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
5. Using an immersion blender, purée the mixture to the consistency you prefer—either a very smooth purée or one with some bits left whole. You’ll probably have to tilt the pot a little to get the blender to rotate properly.
6. Gently mix in the paneer, and serve.