Palak Paneer (simply authentic taste)

Name: Palak Paneer (simply authentic taste)
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 small bunches Spinach (tender leaves, stems discarded); 10 Green chillies; 1 large Onion (finely chopped); 20 cloves Garlic (finely chopped); 1 cup (may be 200g) Paneer (cubed); 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Salt (for curry); 1 tsp Salt (for blanching spinach); 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1-2 tbsp Ghee; 3 tbsp Milk cream; 2 cups (about 500ml) Water; as needed Ice cubes

Priyangi Pujara @TheDivine

Malawi, Africa

#mybestrecipe #punjabi #curry #lunch #quick #palakh
This is the most authentic and the simplest recioe of palakh paneer. All you taste is the pure flavours of paneer and palakh. I was craving for this simplicity for a long time!
Recipe courtesy : Sanjeev Kapoor on Sanjeev Kapoor khazana

Priyangi Pujara @TheDivine

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Ingredients

30 min

2-3 servings

3small bunches Spinach (tender leaves, stems discarded)
10Green chillies
1large Onion (finely chopped)
20 clovesGarlic (finely chopped)
1 cup(may be 200g) Paneer (cubed)
1/2 tspGaram masala
1 tspSalt (for curry)
1 tspSalt (for blanching spinach)
1 tspCumin seeds
1-2 tbspGhee
3 tbspMilk cream
2 cups(about 500ml) Water
as neededIce cubes

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Steps

30 min

1

Boil 2 cups water with 1 tsp salt. Add spinach leaves, blanch for 2 min. Transfer spinach to iced water. Once cool, drain.
2

Blend spinach, green chillies, and some ice cubes into a smooth paste.
3

Heat 1 to 2 tbsp ghee in a pan, add 1 tsp cumin seeds to splatter. Sauté 20 cloves garlic for 1-2 min, then fry 1 large onion until pink.
4

Add spinach paste, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 1 cup paneer cubes. Mix well.
5

Adjust consistency with water if needed. Simmer gently, do not overcook. Stir in 3 tbsp milk cream, combine well, and serve. We add cream to get the creamy texture. If we cook for longer after adding the cream, it will. Release oil and not feel Creamy anymore.
6

Serve hot with paratha/naan and rice. Yummm!

Tips

Adjust the amount of green chillies based on your spice preference.

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Priyangi Pujara @TheDivine

on January 18, 2026 13:46

Malawi, Africa

I am a primary school teacher teaching in a renowned International school for 17 years. I also teach part-time online/offline. I offer teachers training for n various topics such as Phonics, Montessori and so on.While teaching is my love, cooking is my passion. I enjoy cooking, I enjoy eating 😋