Saag (Palak) Paneer
2 min read
Serves
| 150 gspinachabout half a large bunch, stems trimmed | wash the roughly chopped | place spinach6 min | release pressure and let10 min | set the Instant Pot | add diced tomato | stir in cream or milk | add the puréed spinach | let the mixture simmer10–20 min | adjust seasoning |
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| ½ inch piecegingerchopped | |||||||||
| ½-1green chiliSerrano peppers, chopped | |||||||||
| to tastesalt | |||||||||
| to sautéghee or avocado oil | |||||||||
| ½ mediumoniondiced | |||||||||
| ½ tablespoongarlicminced | |||||||||
| ½ tablespoonginger/ginger pasteminced | |||||||||
| ½ mediumtomatodiced | |||||||||
| ½ teaspoonred chili powder | |||||||||
| ⅛ cupcream or milk | |||||||||
| 125gpaneercubed | |||||||||
Method
- Wash the roughly chopped spinach thoroughly and drain. Also wash the chopped ginger and green chili.
- 6 minPlace spinach, ginger, green chili, and a pinch of salt in an Instant Pot. Set to high pressure for 6 minutes.
- 10 minrelease pressure and let Once done, release pressure and let the spinach mixture cool slightly. Then purée in a food processor until smooth.
- 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.
- Add diced tomato, cook until soft. Then add salt and red chili powder to taste.
- Stir in cream or milk, then add cubed paneer to the pot. Mix gently to combine.
- Add the puréed spinach mixture to the pot with paneer. Stir well.
- 10–20 minLet the mixture simmer for 10-20 minutes. Cover with a splash guard or lid to prevent splattering.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot. Serve with flatbread or rice.