How to make Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Here's a recipe to make palak paneer at home:

Ingredients:

• 500g spinach leaves, washed and chopped
• 250g paneer, cubed
• 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or cashew cream (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp ghee or oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and green chillies (if using). Sauté until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
4. Add coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder (if using). Mix well and sauté for a minute.
5. Add chopped spinach leaves and mix well. Sauté for a few minutes until the spinach leaves wilt and become soft.
6. Let the mixture cool down and blend it to a smooth puree.
7. Heat the same pan over medium heat. Add the spinach puree and bring it to a boil.
8. Add cubed paneer and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the paneer is cooked and the gravy thickens.
9. Add heavy cream or cashew cream (if using) and mix well. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
10. Adjust salt and spices to taste. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Enjoy your homemade Palak Paneer