Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer – Indian Classic with Spinach and Cheese

A creamy, spiced dish made with fresh spinach and Indian cheese – perfect for 4 servings.

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

  • 300 g fresh spinach
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • 250 g paneer (Indian cheese)
  • 3 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 bay leaf

Spices & Cream

  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp cream
  • 1 pinch of sugar

Preparation:

  • 1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, chop roughly, and blanch briefly in boiling salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • 2. Finely chop or blend the ginger, green chili, onion, garlic, and tomato.
  • 3. Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add bay leaf, cumin seeds, then sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until translucent.
  • 4. Add tomatoes and green chili, and cook until the mixture thickens.
  • 5. Add the blanched spinach, mix well, season with garam masala and a pinch of sugar. Let simmer briefly.
  • 6. Cut paneer into cubes and lightly fry in a separate pan until golden brown.
  • 7. Fold the paneer into the spinach mixture and stir in the cream. Warm through without boiling.

Serve Palak Paneer with fresh naan or basmati rice for an authentic Indian meal.



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