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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Print Recipe
Creamy North Indian spinach and cottage cheese curry.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches palak (spinach), washed ' chopped
  • 200g paneer, cut into cubes
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1–2 green chilies
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil + 1 tsp ghee
  • Optional: 2 tbsp cream or 1 tbsp cashew paste

Instructions

  • Blanch ' Blend the Green
  • Boil water, add spinach and green chilies. Let them wilt for 2 mins.
  • Drain and blend into a smooth, vibrant green paste.
  • Make the Masala
  • Heat oil + ghee. Add cumin, then onions. Sauté till golden.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste, then tomatoes. Cook till soft and thick.
  • Add turmeric, salt, garam masala. Cook till masala smells deep and ready.
  • Bring the Green Back
  • Add palak puree. Stir. Let it simmer gently. Add cream or cashew paste if using.
  • Paneer, the Star
  • Add paneer cubes. Let them sit in the gravy for 3–4 minutes.
  • Don’t overcook — paneer is soft like your best mood.
  • Garnish with a swirl of cream or ghee.