Description
Palak paneer is a popular Indian dish made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in a spiced creamy gravy. It’s nutritious, flavorful, and pairs well with rice or flatbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 200g paneer, cubed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then blend into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry paneer cubes until golden. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
- Stir in turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add spinach paste and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and garam masala. Mix well.
- Finish with fresh cream. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cream with yogurt for a lighter version.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Use fresh paneer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: palak paneer, spinach curry, paneer recipe, Indian vegetarian food