Palak Paneer (Curried Spinach) Recipe

Name: Palak Paneer (Curried Spinach)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon red chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste; 2 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach; 1 1/2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd); 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon red chile powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
2 (5 ounce) packages baby spinach
1 1/2 cups cubed paneer (Indian cheese curd)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cloves, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin seeds, cinnamon, red chile powder, onion powder, and ground ginger. Cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Stir water and tomato paste into the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Stir spinach into the pot; simmer, covered, until wilted, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates and oil separates, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Transfer spinach mixture carefully to a blender. Cover and hold lid down with an oven mitt; puree until smooth.
4
Pour spinach puree back into the pot. Stir in paneer and heavy cream. Cover and simmer over medium heat until paneer is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 3 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Palak Paneer (Curried Spinach) falls under the Vegetarian 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 (Curried Spinach)

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