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Palak paneer

Blended spinach with mild spices and browned paneer cubes: a vegetarian dish from northern India, served hot.

Palak paneer combines cooked, blended spinach with paneer, a fresh cheese that holds its shape when heated. In this version, the spinach is briefly blanched and mixed with an aromatic base of onion, garlic, ginger, and spices.

Total time35 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Palak paneer
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Method

  1. 01

    Blanch the spinach

    Immerse the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer it immediately to very cold water to stop the cooking, then drain well.

    1 min
  2. 02

    Brown the paneer

    Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add the paneer and salt, and brown it gently, stirring carefully. Remove and set aside.

    4 min
  3. 03

    Make the aromatic base

    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee in the pan. Add the onions and green chilies and cook over low heat until the onion is soft. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.

    11 min
  4. 04

    Add the spices

    Add the ground cumin and garam masala to the pan and stir to distribute them through the onion base.

    1 min
  5. 05

    Stir in the spinach and cream

    Add the drained spinach and cooking cream. Stir and cook until the mixture is hot and well combined.

    2 min
  6. 06

    Blend the sauce

    Remove the pan from the heat and blend the spinach mixture to the desired texture.

  7. 07

    Add the paneer and serve

    Return the sauce to low heat. Carefully fold in the browned paneer and warm it briefly. Serve immediately.

    1 min

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