Palak Paneer Recipe
Palak paneer is one of the classic Indian recipes. This flavourful dish combines the richness of paneer with the earthy flavors of spinach, resulting in a dish, which is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 100g paneer
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ inch piece of ginger
- 1 green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparing the Spinach Paste
- Heat ample water in a kadhai to blanch the spinach. Once water starts boiling add spinach leaves to it. And let them blanch for a couple of minutes.
- Drain the spinach and immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice-cold water. This helps to retain the vibrant green color and nutrients in it.
- Let it cool completely. Now drain and transfer the spinach to a grinder jar. Add ¼ cup of water and grind it in a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
Making palak paneer
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Now, add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, finely chopped green chili, garlic, ginger, and onion to it. Sauté it for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add finely chopped tomato to it and cook it properly.
- Now, add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of crushed kasuri methi to it and mix well. Kasuri methi gives an aromatic flavor to the dish.
- Saute the spices for 2 minutes, then add palak paste and salt to it and mix well. Cook it for a minute. Then add half a cup of water to achieve gravy consistency, and cook it for 2 minutes.
- Cut the paneer into medium-sized cubes and add it to the palak gravy. Mix it gently. Now cover and cook it for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the tasty mouthwatering palak paneer by garnishing it with fresh cream.
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