This recipe is translated from Cookpad India. See original: Indiaपालक पनीर (palak paneer recipe in Hindi)

Palak Paneer

Shweta Bajaj
Shweta Bajaj @shweta1971

Paneer is used in many dishes and is especially loved by children. It is rich in protein, which is essential for our bodies. For those who do not eat meat, paneer is a great alternative. While there are many paneer dishes, combining it with spinach enhances the flavor. Palak Paneer is a popular dish found on menus at both hotels and roadside eateries. Let's make dhaba-style Palak Paneer today.

Palak Paneer

Paneer is used in many dishes and is especially loved by children. It is rich in protein, which is essential for our bodies. For those who do not eat meat, paneer is a great alternative. While there are many paneer dishes, combining it with spinach enhances the flavor. Palak Paneer is a popular dish found on menus at both hotels and roadside eateries. Let's make dhaba-style Palak Paneer today.

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Ingredients

30-35 minutes
Serves 4-5 people
  1. 1 bunchspinach
  2. 3onions
  3. 3tomatoes
  4. 12-15 clovesgarlic
  5. 1-inch piece ginger
  6. 4-5green chilies
  7. 1 teaspooncumin seeds
  8. 1/4 teaspoonturmeric powder
  9. 1 teaspooncoriander powder
  10. 1 teaspoonred chili powder
  11. 9 ouncespaneer (about 250 grams)
  12. 1 teaspoongaram masala powder
  13. 5-6 tablespoonsoil
  14. Salt to taste
  15. 1 pinchdried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
  16. 1 tablespoonfresh cream

Cooking Instructions

30-35 minutes
  1. 1

    First, bring water to a boil to blanch the spinach. Once the water is boiling, add the cleaned spinach leaves and a pinch of salt. After 2-3 boils, turn off the heat and transfer the spinach to ice water or cold water to retain its color.

  2. 2

    In a pan, add oil and cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add finely chopped onions and cook until they turn slightly pink. Then add ginger, garlic, and green chili paste and stir.

  3. 3

    Add chopped tomatoes, mix, and add salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften. Meanwhile, puree the spinach.

  4. 4

    Wash and cut the paneer into cubes. Once the tomatoes are soft, add the spices and stir. Crush the dried fenugreek leaves with your hands and add them. Once the spices release oil, add the spinach puree and paneer, and mix.

  5. 5

    Cook on high heat, then add a tablespoon of fresh cream and mix. Add garam masala powder and mix again.

  6. 6

    Your dhaba-style Palak Paneer is ready. Serve it with roti or naan with love. Thank you.

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