In Palak Paneer, the creamy spinach and rich paneer come together to make a classic North Indian meal. This bright green curry is made with fragrant spices that make it a healthy and cozy meal. This food is simple to make and goes well with naan, roti, or steamed rice. It's great for parties or just for dinner every day.

Palak Paneer

A popular North Indian dish made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a creamy spinach-based gravy, flavored with aromatic spices.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 249 kcal

9 g

2 g

20 g

8 g

Equipment

Blender
Pan

Ingredients

For Spinach Puree:

4 cups fresh spinach leaves washed and drained
1 green chili optional

For Gravy:

2 tablespoon ghee or oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tomatoes pureed
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
200 grams paneer cubed

Instructions

Prepare Spinach Puree:

Blanch 4 cups fresh spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-cold water and blend with 1 green chili to a smooth puree.

Prepare Gravy:

Heat 2 tablespoon ghee or oil in a pan. Add 1 onion and sauté until golden. Stir in 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste and 2 tomatoes. Cook until oil separates.
Add 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in the spinach puree and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add Paneer and Serve:

Add 200 grams paneer to the gravy and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Palak Paneer

Serving Size

1 bowl

Amount per Serving

Calories

249

% Daily Value*

Protein

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Fat

Sodium

662

Potassium

362

Calcium

287

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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