Vegetarian Recipe
Creamy Palak Paneer
Learn how to make delicious Creamy Palak Paneer, a classic North Indian dish with fresh spinach and soft paneer. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Check off items as you gather them- 250g paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 500g fresh spinach, washed and blanched
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1-2 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp fresh cream (or cashew paste for vegan option)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
Method / Preparation
Follow step-by-step instructions- Blanch the fresh spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to ice water to retain color. Drain well and blend into a smooth puree.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the masala, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the spinach puree to the pan and mix well. Season with salt and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently add the paneer cubes and garam masala. Mix carefully to coat the paneer without breaking it. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh cream (or cashew paste) and mix until just combined. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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