Palak Paneer

Paneer cubes in smooth spinach puree with cream. Protein-rich MP winter favourite.

Time 35 min · Serves 7 · 231 kcal · Central MP, Multiple States

Ingredients

Garnish

• Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)

Main

• Spinach (Palak) — 250 g (chopped)
• Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
• onion — 2 piece (chopped)
• Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
• Fresh Cream — 100 g (whole)
• salt (optional) (whole)
• coriander powder — 1 tsp (ground)
• Ginger — 1 tsp (ground)
• Tomato — 2 piece (chopped)
• Paneer — 250 g (whole)
• Garlic — 1 tsp (ground)

Tempering

• Cumin Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)
• oil — 2 tbsp (whole)

Method

1. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then plunge into cold water; drain and blend to a smooth puree.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai; add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onion and saute until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and the oil separates.
6. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder; mix well.
7. Add the spinach puree and simmer for 5 minutes, then add the paneer cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes.
8. Stir in the fresh cream, adjust salt, and simmer for 2 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or naan.

Common questions

Palak Paneer ko English mein kya kehte hain?

एमपी पालक पनीर ko English mein Palak Paneer likhte hain.

Ek plate Palak Paneer mein kitni calories hoti hain?

231 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

35 min lagta hai — 15 min taiyari, 20 min pakana.

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