Palak PaneerSpinach Curry with Paneer
Palak paneer combines paneer cubes with a smooth spinach gravy seasoned with cumin, ginger, garlic, tomato, and garam masala.
Prep
25m
Cook
25m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Spinach
- 500gSpinach
- 200mlWater
Curry
- 250gPaneer Cheese (cut into cubes)
- 150gOnion (finely chopped)
- 180gTomato (finely chopped)
- 12gGarlic (minced)
- 12gFresh Ginger (minced)
- 3gCumin Seeds
- 2gTurmeric Powder
- 4gGaram Masala
- 2gChili Powder
- 35mlGhee
- 8gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil at 100°C (212°F). Add the spinach and cook just until wilted and bright green.
- 02
Drain the spinach, let it cool slightly, then blend it to a smooth purée.
- 03
Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- 04
Add the cumin seeds and cook until fragrant.
- 05
Add the onion and cook until lightly golden.
- 06
Stir in the garlic and fresh ginger and cook until aromatic.
- 07
Add the tomato, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt, and cook until the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
- 08
Stir in the spinach purée and simmer gently so the flavors combine.
- 09
Add the paneer cheese and cook just until heated through and tender.
- 10
Turn off the heat and stir in the garam masala before serving.
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