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title: Palak Paneer
servings: 4
category: Indian
source: Mealie
image: https://roux.roo.lol/recipe-images/palak-paneer.webp
---

Preheat the #Instant Pot by selecting Sauté and adjust to More for high heat. When the inner cooking pot is hot, add @peanut oil{2%tbsp} and heat until it is shimmering. Add @garlic cloves{5}(minced), @ginger{2%tsp}(minced), and @serrano or jalapeño chile{1}(minced), and sauté for ~{1%minute} or until fragrant.

Add @spinach{1%lb}, @yellow onion{1%large}(chopped), @tomatoes{2%medium}(chopped), @cumin{2%tsp}, @cayenne pepper{1%tsp}, @garam masala{2%tsp}, @turmeric{1%tsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @water{1/2%cup}. Stir to combine.

Lock the lid into place. Select Manual and adjust the pressure to High. Cook for ~{4%minutes}.

When the cooking is complete, quick-release the pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.

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.

Gently mix in @paneer{1.5%cups}(cut into 1/2" cubes), and serve.
