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5 from 1 vote

Palak Paneer

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 4 oz paneer
  • 1/2 inch piece ginger
  • 1/2 tsp garlic
  • 3 green chilis
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp haldi turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2/3 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • dhaniya cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • Blanch spinach in hot water for a few minutes until wilted.
  • Once the spinach is blanched, transfer it from the hot water into a bowl of ice water. This will help retain the color.
  • Blend together the spinach, ginger, garlic, and green chilis.
  • Separately puree the tomato.
  • Heat a pan on medium-high. Add oil and let it heat up.
  • Add cumin to let it heat up a few seconds.
  • Add the pureed tomato. Stir to combine with cumin. Add the salt, turmeric, and red chili powder. Mix and allow the tomatoes to cook, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking.
  • Once the moisture from the tomato is gone, add in the blended spinach mixture.
  • Mix in the spinach, cover the pan, lower heat to low, and allow to cook through, about 15 minutes. Open the lid to stir periodically.
  • Once the spinach has cooked down, add in paneer, stir to mix, and simmer for 2-3 minutes or so to allow the paneer to absorb the palak flavor.
  • Add in lemon juice and garam masala. Stir to mix.
  • Add cilantro to garnish and enjoy!