Palak Paneer Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring tender paneer in a rich spinach sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh spinach
- 200 g paneer cubed
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes pureed
- 1- inch ginger minced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Drain and immediately transfer the spinach to ice water to retain its color.
- Blend the spinach into a smooth paste and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds; sauté until they crackle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
- Mix in the spinach paste and add salt; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and gently mix; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle garam masala on top and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g