Description
Savor the rich, creamy delight of Authentic Palak Paneer, an Indian classic that combines vibrant spinach with soft paneer cheese. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Served with warm naan or fragrant basmati rice, it promises to be a hit at your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh spinach
- 400 g paneer, cubed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ? cup cream or yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and chop coarsely. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water to retain color.
- Blend cooled spinach with ginger and garlic until smooth.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add cumin seeds until they sizzle. Add onions and saut? until golden brown.
- Stir in the blended spinach mixture along with coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cubed paneer to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in cream or yogurt until creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg