Palak Paneer
Golden-fried cubes of paneer nestled in a vibrant, velvety spinach sauce fragrant with ginger, garlic, and warm spices. A vegetarian staple that is rich and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 400
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Blanch spinach in boiling water 1 minute, drain, and blend to a smooth purée. Set aside.
Step 2
Fry paneer cubes in oil until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
In butter, fry cumin seeds, then add diced onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and tomatoes. Cook 6 minutes.
Step 4
Add spinach purée and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cream and garam masala. Fold in paneer, heat through, and serve with naan or rice.
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