Palak paneer Recipe eatbest

Name: Palak paneer Recipe eatbest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 gms Paneer (look below for recipe to make your own cheese); 2 medium-sized bunches of fresh spinach (approximately 1 lb or 500 gms); 1/2 bunch fresh fenugreek leaves (approximately 1/4 lb or 125 gms); 4 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil; 1 large onion chopped fine; 1 large tomato diced; 2 tsps garlic paste; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 tsps coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp of butter to garnish

Servings: persons

500 gms Paneer (look below for recipe to make your own cheese)
2 medium-sized bunches of fresh spinach (approximately 1 lb or 500 gms)
1/2 bunch fresh fenugreek leaves (approximately 1/4 lb or 125 gms)
4 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
1 large onion chopped fine
1 large tomato diced
2 tsps garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsps coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp of butter to garnish

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["Cut the paneer into 1"" cubes.", "Heat 2 tbsps of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and stir-fry the paneer till golden.", "Remove and drain on paper towels.", "Keep aside.", "Add 2 tbsps of oil to the same pan and fry the onions in it till soft.", "Add the ginger and garlic pastes and fry for a minute.", "Add the spinach, fenugreek leaves, tomato, coriander, cumin, turmeric and garam masala powders and mix well.", "Add salt to taste and mix well.", "Cook till the spinach and fenugreek leaves are soft and like pulp.", "Mash well into a rough paste.", "If you prefer, you can also blend this paste in the food processor to get a smoother consistency.", "Add the previously fried paneer cubes to this gravy and mix to coat the pieces.", "Garnish with butter and serve hot with Chapatis (Indian flatbread), parathas (pan-fried Indian flatbread) or Makki Ki Roti (pan-fried maize bread)."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 500 gms Paneer (look below for recipe to make your own cheese), 2 medium-sized bunches of fresh spinach (approximately 1 lb or 500 gms), 1/2 bunch fresh fenugreek leaves (approximately 1/4 lb or 125 gms), 4 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Palak paneer Recipe eatbest 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!