Dhaba Style Palak Paneer

Sonal Sardesai Gautam
Sonal Sardesai Gautam @SSG_17

Dhaba Style Palak Paneer

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Ingredients

30 mins
6-8 servings
  1. 14 ozpaneer (I used two 7 oz packets)
  2. 1 lbspinach leaves
  3. 1large onion
  4. 1-inch piece of ginger
  5. 4-5garlic cloves
  6. 2-3large tomatoes
  7. 2-3green chilies
  8. 1 teaspooncumin seeds
  9. 1/4 teaspoonturmeric powder
  10. 1/2 teaspoonred chili powder
  11. 3/4 teaspooncoriander powder
  12. 1 teaspoongaram masala powder
  13. 1/8 teaspoonblack pepper powder
  14. Salt to taste
  15. 1/4 teaspoonsugar
  16. 4 tablespoonscold milk
  17. 1 teaspoonfresh cream
  18. 2 tablespoonsmustard oil

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    Clean and thoroughly wash the spinach leaves. Drain the water.

  2. 2

    Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil, add the spinach leaves, cover, and cook on low heat. Once it comes to a boil, remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Drain the water and save it for later use. Pour cold water over the spinach and set aside.

  4. 4

    Finely chop the ginger, garlic, onion, and tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Heat 1.5 tablespoons of oil in a pan, add ginger and garlic, and sauté until golden.

  6. 6

    Add onion and green chilies, and sauté until golden.

  7. 7

    Add tomatoes and a little salt, stir for 1 minute. Cover and cook on low heat until the tomatoes are soft.

  8. 8

    Once the masala is cooked, remove from heat and let it cool.

  9. 9

    Heat the reserved spinach water, remove from heat. Cut paneer into cubes and add to the hot water.

  10. 10

    In a blender jar, add the cooled spinach, onion-tomato masala, and sugar, and blend to a fine paste.

  11. 11

    Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a tempering pan, add cumin seeds, and let them crackle until golden.

  12. 12

    Reduce the heat and add turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder, stir, and remove from heat.

  13. 13

    Now, add the spinach-masala paste back to the pan, add the cumin tempering, and stir.

  14. 14

    Cook the spinach on low heat for 3-4 minutes until it leaves the sides.

  15. 15

    Add the paneer cubes and gently stir. Add 2-3 cups of water and cook for 1 minute.

  16. 16

    Add black pepper powder, garam masala powder, and cold milk, cook for 1 minute, and remove from heat.

  17. 17

    Garnish with some grated paneer and a few drops of fresh cream.

  18. 18

    Serve hot with roti, parathas, or naan.

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