Palak Paneer

Cubes of paneer in a vibrant, silky spinach gravy — a nutritious and much-loved vegetarian classic.

Cuisine: North Indian (North India) · Style: Curry · Protein: Paneer · Total time: 35 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 250g paneer, cubed
• 4 cups spinach, blanched
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Blanch spinach in boiling water, then ice bath. Blend to a smooth puree.
2. Heat butter, temper cumin seeds.
3. Sauté onion and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
4. Add spinach puree, green chillies, and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
5. Add paneer cubes and garam masala.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes. Finish with cream.
7. Serve with roti or naan.

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