Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is a classic Indian dish made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). To prepare it, start by blanching fresh spinach leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to ice water to retain their vibrant green color. Blend the spinach into a smooth puree. In a pan, heat oil or ghee and sauté cumin seeds, finely chopped onions, ginger, and garlic until golden. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Mix in spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir in the spinach puree and cook for a few minutes. Add cubed paneer and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve hot with naan or rice.

prep time

30 min.

cook time

15 min.

serving

6 servings

Tags : food

instructions

step 1

Blanch fresh spinach leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to ice water to retain their vibrant green color.

step 2

Blend the spinach into a smooth puree. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and sauté cumin seeds, finely chopped onions, ginger, and garlic until golden.

step 3

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Mix in spices like turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala, then stir in the spinach puree and cook for a few minutes.

step 4

Add cubed paneer and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve hot with naan or rice.

ingredients

500g fresh spinach leaves

200g paneer (cubed)

2 tablespoons oil or ghee

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

1 teaspoon garam masala

Salt to taste

tools

Blender

Large Pan

Knife

Cutting Board

Measuring Spoons

Mixing Spoon