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Palak Gosht in Instant Pot

An easy Palak Gosht recipe in the Instant Pot. A beef stew cooked with spinach, Pakistani spices, tomatoes, and yogurt. A delicious and comforting meal perfect with rice or chapati.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup Neutral oil
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless beef or chicken
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • tsp Ginger & garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder 3/4 tsp for less spicy
  • ¼ tsp Tumeric powder
  • ¾ tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 bunch Spinach stems removed and chopped
  • 1 tbsp Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi (Fenugreek leaves)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Set IP to saute (more), you can switch between less and more to avoid ingredients sticking to bottom.
  • Heat oil and add sliced onion. Saute for a minute until golden brown.
  • Add your meat and sauté until the color changes.
  • Next, add ginger and garlic paste and saute again. Make sure to saute for at least 30 seconds after adding each ingredient.
  • Add all spices, sauteing after addition of each spice.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and mix well.
  • After tomatoes soften, add chopped spinach and cook until the volume reduces in size.
  • Add yogurt, mix and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Cover with an instant pot lid, and set to pressure cook for 20 minutes or less depending on size of beef cubes. If you’re using chicken, pressure cook for 12-15 minutes depending on size of meat.
  • When time's up, release steam and cook until oil separates.
  • Add kasoori methi, and chopped cilantro. Cook on low for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice. Turn off heat.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Easy Recipes, Instant Pot Palak Gosht, Pakistani salan, Palak chicken, Palak Gosht, Spinach and Beef