Indian Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). It is a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh cream - 2 tablespoons
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Green chili - 1, finely chopped
- Ginger - 1-inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Tomato - 2 medium, finely chopped
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Paneer - 200 grams, cubed
- Spinach - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth to make spinach puree.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Add the spinach puree and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add cubed paneer and salt. Mix gently to coat the paneer with the spinach mixture.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- Stir in fresh cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
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