INSTANT POT SAAG (spinach) ENJOY DAN:

                        INSTANT POT SAAG (spinach) by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-5

INGREDIENTS:

2-pounds baby spinach

3 tablespoon butter

1-pound (paneer) ricotta cheese

1-thumb-size fresh ginger, grated

4 gallic cloves, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 serrano pepper, chopped

1-1-inch cinnamon stick

1-bay leaf

1/2-teaspoon chili powder

1-teaspoon garam masala

Salt and pepper to taste

1-cup yogurt

1-teaspoon lemon zest + 1-tablespons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place a rack inside a 6-quart Instant Pot, add 2 cups water.

2.   Firmly pack the spinach inside the pot, it will be completely full.

3.   Place the lid on and close pressure value.

4.   Set Pressure Cooker on high for 1 minute.

5.   Let steam naturally release pressure.

6.   Drain the spinach in a sieve and discard liquid.

7.   Transfer the spinach to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped

8.   Set aside and keep warm.

9.   Wipe pot clean and return to base set to HIGH SAUTE.

10  Add butter and heat, stirring, until completely melted.

11  Add the ricotta cheese and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes.

12  Transfer to a paper lined plate and set aside.

13  Add the ginger and next 7 ingredients and season with salt & pepper.

14  Cook for about 8 minutes.

15  Add the ricotta cheese, spinach, yogurt, lime juice and cook 5 minutes.

16  Serve with basmati rice or warm naan.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                  HIP-HIP-HIP-HOORAY!!