Description
Indulge in this rich, creamy palak paneer featuring tender paneer cubes enveloped in a luscious spinach sauce that’s both nourishing and delightful.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 200g paneer, cubed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or yogurt)
For the Spices:
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Greens: Wash spinach thoroughly under cold water. Place it in a pot with enough water to cover. Boil for about 2 minutes until wilted but still bright green. Drain and plunge into ice water to maintain color.
- 2. Blend Away: Once cooled, transfer the blanched spinach to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- 3. Sauté Aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, add oil or ghee. Toss in cumin seeds until fragrant, then add chopped onions. Cook until golden brown.
- 4. Spice It Up: Add minced garlic and ginger along with chopped tomatoes to the pan. Stir and cook until tomatoes are soft. Add turmeric and coriander powder; mix well.
- 5. Combine Everything: Pour the spinach puree into the pan with spices and mix well. Simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors together.
- 6. Finish It Off: Gently add cubed paneer and heavy cream (or yogurt). Stir carefully to avoid breaking the paneer, cooking for an additional couple of minutes until heated through.
- 7. Serve hot with naan or basmati rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg