Palak Paneer


PREP TIME:             10 MINUTES
COOK TIME:            25 MINUTES 
TOTAL TIME:           35 MINUTES 


 SERVINGS:           
 AUTHOR:             JAYVIN PATEL 

 COURSE:              curry
 CUISINE:              Indian 
 KEYWORD:         Palak Paneer 



Ingredient :

For Spinach Paste :
  • Spinach (Palak) : 2 bunch
  • Tomatoes (chopped) : ¼ cup
  • Garlic-Green chili paste : 2 tsp 
  • Onions (Chopped) : ½ cup
  • Dried red chilies : 2-3
  • Ghee : 3 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds : 1 tsp
  • Bay leaf : 1
  • Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
  • Garam masala : 1 tsp
  • Kasuri methi : 2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Water : 1 cup
Other Ingredient :
  • Paneer : 300 gm
  • Fresh cream : 2 tbsp


Method :
  • First of all, Boil water and add a some of salt and spinach. Boil it.
  • Next, take out and transfer this in chilled water. Keep aside for 10-15 minutes.This helps the leaves in retaining their green color.
  • Now, grind spinach leaves to a fine puree. Puree to a smooth paste and set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, Bay leaves, Garlic-Green chili paste, chopped onions and suite until golden brown.
  • Then add turmeric powder, tomatoes, garam masala and stir fry on high flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the prepared spinach puree and mix. Also add around half cup of water.
  • Cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  • Then add fresh cream.
  • Add paneer to the greavy and stir well. Let the simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Switch of the flame, add Kasuri methi (crush it between your hand palms) and mix well.
  • Palak paneer is ready. Garnish with fresh cream.
  • Serve palak paneer hot with roti or naan.





Tips :
  • if the spinach is bitter, you can add half tsp of sugar. That is totally optional.
  • You can add green chilies if you like spicy.
  • You can fry the paneer cubes before adding them to the curry.