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Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a creamy and aromatic dish made from pureed spinach and Indian cottage cheese (paneer), seasoned with spices, often served with flatbreads like naan or roti.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Blanch the spinach in boiling water, then refresh in cold water.
- 2
Blend the blanched spinach to a smooth puree.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them sizzle.
- 4
Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5
Mix in finely diced onions and cook until they become golden brown.
- 6
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt, and cook until oil separates.
- 7
Pour the spinach puree into the masala and cook for 10 minutes.
- 8
Add paneer cubes and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 9
Stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and cook for 2 minutes.
- 10
Serve hot garnished with fresh cream and cilantro.
Ingredients list
- spinach (500 grams)
- paneer (250 grams)
- oil (3 tablespoons)
- cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
- ginger garlic paste (1 tablespoon)
- onion (1 large)
- tomato (2 medium)
- turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- cumin powder (1 teaspoon)
- coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
- garam masala (1/2 teaspoon)
- salt (to taste)
- cream (100 ml)
- cilantro (for garnish)