Palak Paneer Recipe

Name: Palak Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Spinach; 16 cubes Paneer (Cottage Cheese); 1 cup Cilantro; 1 whole Green Chile; 1 piece (1-inch Size) Ginger, Peeled And Sliced; 4 cloves Garlic; 1/2 Inch Cinnamon Stick; 1 whole Green Cardamom; 2 whole Cloves; 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; Salt To Taste; Sugar, To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves); 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder; 2 teaspoons Thick Yogurt, Whisked; 1 Tablespoon Thick Cream

Servings: persons

1 bunch Spinach
16 cubes Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
1 cup Cilantro
1 whole Green Chile
1 piece (1-inch Size) Ginger, Peeled And Sliced
4 cloves Garlic
1/2 Inch Cinnamon Stick
1 whole Green Cardamom
2 whole Cloves
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 whole Onion, Chopped
Salt To Taste
Sugar, To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
2 teaspoons Thick Yogurt, Whisked
1 Tablespoon Thick Cream

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Clean spinach.
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Separate the leaves from the stems and wash thoroughly with water.
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In a mixer or grinder, add spinach, cilantro, green chile, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and grind to a smooth paste with little water.
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In a pan, add oil and cumin seeds.
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When the cumin seeds sputter, add chopped onion.
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Fry onion until mushy and cooked well.
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Add the spinach paste and cook for a few minutes.
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Add salt, sugar, turmeric, kasoori methi, and garam masala.
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Add paneer cubes and cook well.
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Add a little bit of water to make the gravy if the consistency is too thick.
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Add yogurt.
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Mix once and turn off the heat.
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Garnish with cream and serve hot with naan, kulcha, kerala paratha or rice.
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Notes: 1.
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You can adjust spices as per your choice.
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2.
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If desired, you can fry the paneer cubes before adding them to the gravy.
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3.
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If you want a tangier version, squeeze in a lime.
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4.
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For me, adding a bit of sugar gives a nice taste to this dish.
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If you do not wish to add sugar, you can omit it.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Spinach, 16 cubes Paneer (Cottage Cheese), 1 cup Cilantro, 1 whole Green Chile, and more.

Yes, Palak Paneer falls under the General 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.

Palak Paneer

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