Palak Paneer
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A delicious Indian dish made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese).
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
320 kcal
Palak Paneer is a popular vegetarian dish from India. It features a creamy spinach sauce with chunks of paneer (Indian cottage cheese). The dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for a main course. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making Palak Paneer at home.
Ingredients
Servings
- 500 grams Spinach (about 1 pound)
- 200 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) (about 7 ounces, cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 medium-sized Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 inch piece Ginger (grated)
- 1 medium-sized Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 Green chili (finely chopped (optional))
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- Salt (to taste)
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (chopped (for garnish))
Directions
1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of cold water to retain the green color. Drain again and blend to a smooth puree using a blender or food processor.
2. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chili (if using). Cook for a minute until fragrant.
5. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well to combine the spices with the onion-tomato mixture.
7. Add the spinach puree to the pan and mix well with the spice mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
8. Add the cubed paneer and gently mix it with the spinach sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.
9. Stir in heavy cream and water to adjust the consistency of the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
11. Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
12. Enjoy the delicious Palak Paneer!
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Jamie Oliver
Healthy cooking
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