Easy Palak Paneer

Name: Easy Palak Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 14 ounces paneer (see note 1); 3 tablespoons ghee or safflower oil (divided); pinch of salt; 1 pound pre-washed baby spinach; 2 tablespoons ghee or safflower oil; 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)); 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 serrano pepper (seeded and finely diced (see note 2)); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or use 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin); 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Palak paneer is great when served with a side of basmati rice. Some palak paneer recipes use whole yogurt in place of heavy cream for the sauce. I prefer using heavy cream because the sauce is runnier and the flavor is less tangy. However, feel free to use whichever ingredient you prefer.

Updated at: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:01:20 GMT