Palak Paneer using frozen spinach - Instant Pot

Name: Palak Paneer using frozen spinach - Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 packets frozen spinach (see notes); 2 cups paneer; 3 tbsp butter (divided); 1 large onion (chopped); 1 inch ginger (chopped); 1-2 cloves garlic (chopped); 2 large tomatoes (chopped); 1-2 green chili (or serrano pepper); ½ tsp chili powder (or cayenne); ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala)); Salt (to taste); ½ lemon (or lime); 1½ cups water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Indulge in the goodness of Palak Paneer, a popular North Indian dish made with spinach and Indian cottage cheese. This recipe uses frozen spinach in the Instant Pot to create a silky, mildly spiced spinach curry that is both nutritious and hassle-free.

Updated at: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:02:51 GMT