Palak Paneer Recipe (Spinach Sauce & Paneer)

Name: Palak Paneer Recipe (Spinach Sauce & Paneer)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 250 grams spinach (or 5 to 6 cups roughly chopped spinach); 1 to 2 green chilies (or 1 Serrano pepper or 1 to 2 Anaheim peppers - chopped); 1 to 2 small to medium garlic cloves (- roughly chopped (optional)); 1 inch ginger (- roughly chopped); 3 cups water (for blanching spinach); 3 cups water ( for ice bath); 2 tablespoon oil (or ghee (clarified butter) or butter); ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small to medium tej patta ((Indian bay leaf)); ⅓ cup finely chopped onions (or 1 small to medium sized onion); 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic (or 4 to 5 small to medium garlic cloves); ⅓ cup finely chopped tomatoes (or 1 small to medium sized tomato); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric)); ½ teaspoon red chili powder (or cayenne pepper or paprika); 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) - optional); ½ cup water ( or add as required); ¼ or ½ teaspoon Garam Masala (- add more if required); 200 to 250 grams Paneer (or tofu); 2 tablespoons low fat cream (or 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream); 1 teaspoon kasuri methi leaves; salt as required; 1 to 2 teaspoons cream ((low fat or heavy cream or cooking cream) or butter for garnish - optional); ½ to 1 inch ginger (- julienne); lemon (or lime wedges or slices)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

Palak Paneer that is delicious, smooth and creamy. This easy palak paneer recipe is made with fresh spinach leaves, paneer, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. This is one of the most popular North Indian dish.

Updated at: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:03:05 GMT