Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach And Paneer) Recipe

Name: Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach And Paneer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1/2 pound paneer, cubed; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach; 1 large tomato, diced; 3 cloves garlic; 2 dried red chile peppers, or to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pinch salt to taste

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1/2 pound paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups water
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 large tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic
2 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch salt to taste

1
Heat a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; fry paneer cubes until lightly browned on each side, about 5 minutes. Transfer paneer to a bowl.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in the same skillet used to cook paneer over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until seeds are slightly red. Stir water, spinach, tomato, garlic, chile peppers, ginger, curry powder, ground coriander, and ground turmeric into cumin seeds. Season with salt.
3
Bring spinach mixture to a boil and simmer until garlic is very soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
4
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
5
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach puree and paneer cubes. Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1/2 pound paneer, cubed, 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach And Paneer) 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 (Indian Spinach And Paneer)

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