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Instant Pot Palak Paneer with Air Fried Paneer

Subtle, flavorful and oh-so-delicious- this Instant Pot palak paneer recipe might become your next favorite easy lunch or dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients for Air fried Paneer

  • 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
  • ½ tablespoon Black pepper (whole)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 7-8 pcs Garlic cloves
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 cup Onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 200 gms Spinach leaves
  • 1 cup Paneer/ Cottage cheese (cubed)

Ingredients for the gravy

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
  • ½ tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Cream For garnish
  • 1 cup Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
  • Add the paneer cubes to the airfryer basket and cook them at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Keep them aside.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot and set to Saute mode. Once it's heated, add in oil.
  • Add the black pepper, cumin seeds, garlic cloves, and ginger. Saute.
  • Next add the onions and saute.
  • Add in the tomatoes next and saute.
  • Lastly, add the spinach leaves and mix well.
  • Put on the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual Pressure Cook mode for 2-3 minutes, making sure that the valve is in the sealing position.
  • Let the pressure release naturally before removing the lid. Give it a good stir.
  • Transfer the content to a blender and blend into a smooth paste. Make sure the mixture has cooled down a bit before blending it.
  • In the same instant pot, heat it up and add oil.
  • Add the cumin seeds next and let them splutter.
  • Add all the powdered spices next and saute.
  • Next, add the blended spinach paste and mix well.
  • Add in the air fried paneer cubes next and mix well.
  • Serve hot with rice after garnishing with cream and chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

The timing for cooking can vary from instant pot to instant pot. Please take that into consideration while making the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Servings | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.6g | Protein: 22.8g | Fat: 24.5g | Saturated Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 2953mg | Potassium: 1313mg | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 13.1g | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 8mg