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Irresistible Palak Paneer: A Creamy Spinach Delight at Home

Irresistible Palak Paneer Recipe: A Creamy Spinach Delight at Home

This Irresistible Palak Paneer delivers creamy spinach goodness and is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 250 g Fresh spinach Blanched
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 inch Ginger Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
Dairy
  • 200 g Paneer Cubed
  • 1 tbsp Fresh cream or crème fraîche
Spices
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garam masala
  • Salt To taste
Others
  • 2 tbsp Oil or ghee
  • 0.5 cup Water For adjusting consistency

Equipment

  • blender
  • Pan
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blanch the fresh spinach in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. Blend the spinach with garlic, ginger, and a little water to make a smooth puree.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, allowing them to sizzle.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté until golden.
  3. Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala.
  4. Add the spinach puree and mix well, cooking for a few minutes.
  5. Add cubed paneer and water, adjust consistency as desired, and simmer.
  6. Stir in fresh cream or crème fraîche and season with salt to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 22g

Notes

Customize by adding sautéed mushrooms or roasted bell peppers for extra flavor.

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