Instant Pot Saag Paneer

Indian cuisine has a longstanding relationship with (even a dependence on) the pressure cooker. This recipe can also be made in a stovetop pressure cooker if you have one. The Costco blend of baby greens makes this easy to cook, but if you don't have access to or don't want to rely on it, use an equivalent quantity of washed greens of your choice (the flavor of the finished dish will vary slightly).

I have also made this dish as aloo saag, replacing the paneer with an equivalent quantity of sauteed potato cubes. 

1 Tbsp ghee or coconut oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 serrano chile, minced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp Kashmiri chile powder (or 1/8 tsp cayenne + 3/8 tsp paprika)
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
half a 1.5-lb Costco bag of Earthbound Farms Power Greens
1/2 c water
1 tsp garam masala
1/3 cup heavy cream, optional
1 pound paneer, cut into cubes *

Heat the Instant Pot on saute mode. When hot, add ghee. Saute cumin seeds until fragrant and beginning to brown. Add onion; stir. When beginning to soften. add chile, garlic, ginger, spices and salt; stir. Add water, stirring to deglaze. Add greens, packing down as needed. Cover and set to pressure cook / manual (HIGH) for 3 minutes. Once cooking finishes, wait a few minutes, then release pressure manually.

Using an immersion blender. puree cooked greens until smooth. Stir in garam masala and (if using) heavy cream. Sauce will keep at this point for a couple days in the fridge.

Switch back to saute mode; add paneer and stir until heated through. Serves 4-6 with rice and a vegetable curry.

* My kids like their paneer fried. I tend not to do this because it adds calories and I don't want to dirty another pot. If you choose to do this, prepare the sauce, then select a skillet that will hold all the paneer cubes in a single layer. Add 1-2 Tbsp oil, and fry over medium heat, shaking occasionally to prevent sticking, and turning gently until all sides of the paneer are browned. Add to the sauce and serve.