Palak paneer or spinach paneer is an Indian gluten-free curry made with spinach, Indian cottage cheese, and spices. This is an easy restaurant-style recipe to make palak paneer in Instant Pot or stovetop. It is kid friendly and can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu.
Spinach - fresh spinach, baby spinach, or frozen spinach can be used.
Variations
Saag paneer - substitute half of the spinach with other leafy greens like mustard greens, collard greens, and fenugreek leaves to make saag paneer.
Fried paneer - if you prefer fried paneer, you can fry it or shallow fry it in a pan by drizzling some oil and then adding it to the curry.
Jain diet - To make palak paneer with no onion and no garlic, or make it suitable for the Jain diet, skip the onions, ginger, and garlic and adjust the spices as per taste. Add about 10-12 soaked cashews for a thicker consistency.