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India Authentic home cooking from India, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad India as पालक पनीर
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Palak Paneer

Anuja Bharti
Anuja Bharti @AB_10989
Saharsa Bihar

Friends,
Both spinach and paneer are healthy ingredients. Today, we're making Palak Paneer at home that's even tastier than what you get at a restaurant. Homemade Palak Paneer is a dish everyone in the family will enjoy. Let's get started!

Friends,
Both spinach and paneer are healthy ingredients. Today, we're making Palak Paneer at home that's even tastier than what you get at a restaurant. Homemade Palak Paneer is a dish everyone in the family will enjoy. Let's get started!

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Palak Paneer

Anuja Bharti
Anuja Bharti @AB_10989
Saharsa Bihar

Friends,
Both spinach and paneer are healthy ingredients. Today, we're making Palak Paneer at home that's even tastier than what you get at a restaurant. Homemade Palak Paneer is a dish everyone in the family will enjoy. Let's get started!

Friends,
Both spinach and paneer are healthy ingredients. Today, we're making Palak Paneer at home that's even tastier than what you get at a restaurant. Homemade Palak Paneer is a dish everyone in the family will enjoy. Let's get started!

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Ingredients

45 minutes
4 servings
  • 8 3/4 cupsfinely chopped spinach (about 250 grams)
  • 14 ouncespaneer (about 400 grams)
  • 2onions
  • 4green chilies
  • 1-inch piece ginger
  • 1 tablespoongarlic paste
  • as neededOil
  • Salt to taste
  • 2tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoonschopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoonsheavy cream
  • 1/2 cupgreen peas (optional)
  • 1 teaspooneach turmeric, chili powder, cumin powder, black pepper, coriander powder, kitchen king masala
  • 1/2 teaspoongaram masala
  • 1 teaspoonwhole cumin seeds
  • 2bay leaves
  • 1/2 cupwater (about 120 ml)
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Steps

45 minutes
  1. 1

    Prepare all the ingredients. Fry the paneer in oil until golden brown, then set aside.

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  2. 2

    Wash the spinach and cook it in a pressure cooker with a little salt until you hear 2 whistles. Let it cool, then blend into a puree.

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    A picture of step 2 of Palak Paneer.
    A picture of step 2 of Palak Paneer.
  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves, then add green chilies, onions, and peas. Sauté until golden. Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric, garlic paste, and grated ginger. Cook until the tomatoes soften. Add all the spices and cook until the oil separates.

    A picture of step 3 of Palak Paneer.
    A picture of step 3 of Palak Paneer.
  4. 4

    Once the spices are cooked, add the spinach puree. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and boil for another 2 minutes.

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    A picture of step 4 of Palak Paneer.
  5. 5

    Add the fried paneer and mix well.

    A picture of step 5 of Palak Paneer.
    A picture of step 5 of Palak Paneer.
  6. 6

    Cook on low to medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garam masala, cilantro, and cream. Mix well and turn off the heat.

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    A picture of step 6 of Palak Paneer.
  7. 7

    Garnish the delicious Palak Paneer with cream and serve.

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    A picture of step 7 of Palak Paneer.
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Anuja Bharti @AB_10989
Published in the US on August 14, 2025 14:01
Saharsa Bihar

Keywords

Chilies Onion Pea Turmeric Ginger Cilantro Masala Pepper Cheera Tomato Paneer Garlic

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