Charishma'S Palak Paneer Recipe

Name: Charishma'S Palak Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 kg panir, de-frosted; 2 bunches spinach (palak); 2 tomatoes, puree of; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 inch piece ginger; salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 2 teaspoons cooking oil

Servings: persons

1/4 kg panir, de-frosted
2 bunches spinach (palak)
2 tomatoes, puree of
1 large onion, chopped
1 inch piece ginger
salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 teaspoons cooking oil

1
Boil spinach in a pot of water. Drain the water.
2
Soak the paneer in a bowl. Add water. Let it remain that way to de-frost for about 1 hour.
3
Put the boiled spinach in a mixer and add a little water to prepare spinach puree.
4
Heat oil in a pot.
5
Add ginger and onion. Stir-fry until browned.
6
Add all the spice powders.
7
Fold in the tomato puree.
8
Mix well and bring to a boil.
9
Now, lower heat and add the spinach puree. Allow it to cook for a few minutes.
10
Drain the paneer; remove all the water.
11
Cut the paneer into cubes.
12
Shallow fry the cubes of paneer in oil until lightly browned on either side. Add to the pot of spinach mixture.
13
Mix lightly and serve hot with Indian flatbreads (rotis) or naan and/or pulao.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 kg panir, de-frosted, 2 bunches spinach (palak), 2 tomatoes, puree of, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Charishma'S Palak Paneer falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Charishma'S Palak Paneer

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