Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is a classic Indian dish made with fresh spinach (palak) blended into a smooth, vibrant green sauce, complemented by cubes of soft paneer. Seasoned with spices like cumin and garam masala, this nutritious dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and is often enjoyed with naan or rice. Its rich, creamy texture makes it a favorite in vegetarian cuisine.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time
25-30 minutes

Servings: 2

Cuisine: Indian
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✦Ingredients ➦Instructions
  • 2 bunches, Palak leaves, cleaned, (blanched then in ice cold water )
  • 1 inches ginger, grated
  • 2-3 garlic pods, roughly chopped
  • For Palak Paneer
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch of asafoetida
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic pods, chopped
  • 1 medium Tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 2 bunches Spinach, blanched and puree
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 250-300 gm Paneer, cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cream
  • Salt as per taste
  • For Garnish
  • Ginger, julienne
  • Fresh cream
    1. In pot blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove and transfer immediately into ice cold water.
    2. Now into blender add ginger, garlic and make paste then add cooked palak and make smooth paste
    3. For palak paneer heat ghee in pan and add bay leaf, cumin seeds, asafoetida. Stir for a minute until fragrance goes off.
    4. Now add onion and garlic, saute until they turn translucence. Add tomatoes and stir till they turn soft. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and mix well.
    5. Now add prepared palak puree, hot water, adjust salt and give a nice stir.
    6. Transfer paneer cubes, sprinkle garam masala and allow it to cook for another a minute.
    7. A finish with fresh cream and fold it into gravy.
    8. Garnish with ginger julienne and fresh cream.
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