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Palak Paneer
vegetarian North Indian easy

Palak Paneer

A classic North Indian dish made with spinach and paneer cheese in a rich, creamy sauce.

Tarla Dalal

Recipe by Tarla Dalal

Vegetarian, Jain, Gujarati
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 30 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 500g spinach, washed and chopped
  • 250g paneer, cubed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.

  2. Drain and blend the spinach into a smooth puree.

  3. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

  4. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  5. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Sauté for 2 minutes.

  6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

  7. Add turmeric powder and garam masala. Cook for a minute.

  8. Add spinach puree and salt. Cook for 5 minutes.

  9. Add paneer cubes and simmer for 5 minutes.

  10. Stir in cream, cook for another 2 minutes.

  11. Serve hot with roti or rice.

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