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Palak Paneer Recipe

A delicious Indian dish featuring spinach and paneer in a rich, spiced sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: palak paneer, Indian recipe, vegetarian dish, spinach curry
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g spinach
  • 200 g paneer cubed
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes pureed
  • 2 green chilies chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Wash and blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer the spinach to ice water to preserve its color.
  • Blend the spinach into a smooth paste and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
  • Mix in the spinach paste and season with salt and garam masala.
  • Gently fold in the paneer cubes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g