58.                      Palak Paneer

Servings: 4

Preparation Time:10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 chili pepper (green), chopped
• 1 pound spinach, washed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tomato (medium), chopped
• 1-inch ginger, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/ teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 onion (medium), chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
• 1 teaspoon gram masala
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups cheese (cottage), cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1/ teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions:

1. Set the IP to SAUTÉ. Add the oil. Once HOT, add the cumin seeds. When the seeds start to splutter, add the ginger, onion, garlic, and green chili; sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add the tomato and the spices; stir for 2 minutes. Add the water; scrape the browned bits off the pot. Add the spinach.
3. Set to MANUAL for 2 minutes. NPR for 5 minutes when the timer beeps and QPR; unlock the lid and open.
4. Puree the cooked ingredients using an immersion blender or food processor till smooth. Add the garam masala and cottage cheese. Let sit for 5 minutes so the cheese soaks the flavors.

Nutrition: Calories: 417Carbs: 9gProtein: 20gFats: 32g