Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Creamy spinach curry with soft paneer cheese cubes, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a touch of cream.

⏱ 35 minServes 4Indian

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh spinach
  • 200g paneer cheese, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

Directions

  1. 1Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then blend into a smooth puree.
  2. 2Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
  3. 3Add chopped onions and cook until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies for 1 minute.
  4. 4Add tomato paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala, cooking for 2 minutes.
  5. 5Pour in the spinach puree and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Gently fold in the paneer cubes and cream, then simmer for another 5 minutes without stirring too much.
  7. 7Season with salt to taste and serve hot with rice or naan.

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