{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Saag (Palak) Paneer","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1640442840000-saag-palak-paneer","cid":"bafkreieim7wo5glbstzanj2sv5qlgvp7kmmogqbclbvuoai5wrhcxz7ioe","renderKey":"bafkreieim7wo5glbstzanj2sv5qlgvp7kmmogqbclbvuoai5wrhcxz7ioe@2021-12-24T12:54:00Z@2026-07-29T21:06:16Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1640442840000-saag-palak-paneer","publishedAt":"2021-12-24T12:54:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:06:16Z","tags":["indian","spinach","paneer","vegetarian","curry","dinner","spicy"],"description":"Puréed spinach with paneer, ginger, green chili, tomato, and cream, made in an Instant Pot.","readingMinutes":2,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"2 servings\"\ntime: \"20 min active · 40 min total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: spinach, item: \"spinach\", amount: \"150 g\", note: \"about half a large bunch, stems trimmed\" }\n  - { id: ginger, item: \"ginger\", amount: \"½ inch piece\", note: \"chopped\" }\n  - { id: green-chili, item: \"green chili\", amount: \"½-1\", note: \"Serrano peppers, chopped\" }\n  - { id: salt, item: \"salt\", amount: \"to taste\" }\n  - { id: ghee-or-avocado-oil, item: \"ghee or avocado oil\", amount: \"to sauté\" }\n  - { id: onion, item: \"onion\", amount: \"½ medium\", note: \"diced\" }\n  - { id: garlic, item: \"garlic\", amount: \"½ tablespoon\", note: \"minced\" }\n  - { id: ginger-ginger-paste, item: \"ginger/ginger paste\", amount: \"½ tablespoon\", note: \"minced\" }\n  - { id: tomato, item: \"tomato\", amount: \"½ medium\", note: \"diced\" }\n  - { id: red-chili-powder, item: \"red chili powder\", amount: \"½ teaspoon\" }\n  - { id: cream-or-milk, item: \"cream or milk\", amount: \"⅛ cup\" }\n  - { id: paneer, item: \"paneer\", amount: \"125g\", note: \"cubed\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [spinach, ginger, green-chili]\n    do: \"wash the roughly chopped\"\n    detail: \"Wash the roughly chopped spinach thoroughly and drain. Also wash the chopped ginger and green chili.\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1, salt]\n    do: \"place spinach\"\n    for: \"6 min\"\n    detail: \"Place spinach, ginger, green chili, and a pinch of salt in an Instant Pot. Set to high pressure for 6 minutes.\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2]\n    do: \"release pressure and let\"\n    for: \"10 min\"\n    detail: \"Once done, release pressure and let the spinach mixture cool slightly. Then purée in a food processor until smooth.\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3, ghee-or-avocado-oil, onion, garlic, ginger-ginger-paste]\n    do: \"set the Instant Pot\"\n    detail: \"Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat ghee or avocado oil. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger paste. Cook until onions are translucent.\"\n  - id: s5\n    in: [s4, tomato, red-chili-powder]\n    do: \"add diced tomato\"\n    detail: \"Add diced tomato, cook until soft. Then add salt and red chili powder to taste.\"\n  - id: s6\n    in: [s5, cream-or-milk, paneer]\n    do: \"stir in cream or milk\"\n    detail: \"Stir in cream or milk, then add cubed paneer to the pot. Mix gently to combine.\"\n  - id: s7\n    in: [s6]\n    do: \"add the puréed spinach\"\n    detail: \"Add the puréed spinach mixture to the pot with paneer. Stir well.\"\n  - id: s8\n    in: [s7]\n    do: \"let the mixture simmer\"\n    for: \"10–20 min\"\n    detail: \"Let the mixture simmer for 10-20 minutes. Cover with a splash guard or lid to prevent splattering.\"\n  - id: s9\n    in: [s8]\n    do: \"adjust seasoning\"\n    detail: \"Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot. Serve with flatbread or rice.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Mumbai Street Style Vada Pav","href":"/recipes/1726417129936-mumbai-street-style-vada-pav","section":"recipes","description":"Iconic Mumbai street food with spiced potato fritters in buns.","publishedAt":"2024-09-15T09:18:00Z"},{"title":"Spicy Tom Kha with Char-grilled Pork Loin","href":"/recipes/1729456768249-spicy-tom-kha-with-char-grilled-pork-loin","section":"recipes","description":"Spicy coconut tom kha with mushrooms and tofu, served with char-grilled pork loin in a soy-lime marinade.","publishedAt":"2024-10-20T13:39:00Z"},{"title":"Summer chili, two ways","href":"/recipes/1717954493179-summer-chili-two-ways","section":"recipes","description":"Dual-batch recipe for grilled meat and vegetarian chilis with toppings. 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