Palak Paneer Recipe (From Scratch)

Name: Palak Paneer Recipe (From Scratch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 350 grams spinach; 1 medium tomato; 5 large garlic cloves (divided, 3 whole and 2 finely chopped); 1 inch ginger; 1 green chili (or more to taste); 1 tablespoon oil (15 ml, I used avocado oil); 1 large onion (finely chopped); 1/2 cup water (or as needed); 3/4-1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste); salt (to taste); 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (or adjust to taste); 225 grams paneer (cut into cubes); 1/2 tablespoon kasuri methi (crushed, dried fenugreek leaves); lemon juice (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

Simple and easy Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish where Indian cottage cheese is cooked with spinach puree. Delicious and healthy! Great with naan!

Updated at: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:06:27 GMT