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Palak Paneer

Cubes of soft paneer cheese in a vibrant, creamy spinach sauce spiced with cumin, garam masala, and a touch of cream. The most popular vegetarian curry in Indian cuisine.

DinnerIndianEasy

10 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Total

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water. Squeeze out excess water and blend into a smooth puree.

2

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Fry the paneer cubes until lightly golden on all sides, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pan, cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and green chili. Cook 1 minute. Add cumin, garam masala, and turmeric. Cook 30 seconds.

Tip: Don't skip blanching the spinach in ice water. It preserves the vibrant green color. Without it, the dish turns an unappetizing dark green.

4

Add the spinach puree and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and paneer. Cook 3 more minutes until the paneer is heated through. Serve with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition per Serving

340kcal

Calories

18g

Protein

12g

Carbs

26g

Fat

4g

Fiber

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