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Palak Paneer

Name: Palak Paneer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 600 g Spinach; 300 g Paneer (in 2 cm cubes); 1 piece Onion; 2 pieces Tomato; 20 g Ginger; 4 cloves Garlic; 2 pieces Green chilli; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp Garam masala; 60 ml Cream; 3 tbsp Ghee; To taste Salt

Palak Paneer is a classic Indian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Spinach, Paneer (in 2 cm cubes), Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Green chilli, Cumin seeds, Garam masala, Cream and Ghee, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Indian cooking, the dish focuses on renowned for complex whole-spice blooming, warming aromatics, and rich gravies.

In authentic Indian tradition, Palak Paneer is best presented alongside warm basmati rice, flaky parathas, and cooling raita.

If you enjoy authentic Indian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Butter Chicken.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 25 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Spinach600 g
Paneer (in 2 cm cubes)300 g
Onion1 piece
Tomato2 pieces
Ginger20 g
Garlic4 cloves
Green chilli2 pieces
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Garam masala1 tsp
Cream60 ml
Ghee3 tbsp
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Drop the spinach into boiling water for ninety seconds and move it straight into iced water. Squeeze it out and blend it with the chilli to a purée.

Step 2

Soak the paneer in hot salted water for ten minutes, then drain it.

Step 3🍳 Fry

Fry the cumin seeds in the ghee until they crackle, add the onion and cook it gold, then the ginger and garlic for a minute.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes and cook seven minutes, until they break down and the fat starts separating at the edges.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir in the spinach purée, garam masala and salt, and warm it for exactly a minute. Add the paneer and cream and take it off the heat.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Palak Paneer reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Indian home cooking, renowned for complex whole-spice blooming, warming aromatics, and rich gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, spinach can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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