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Close-up view of palak paneer garnished with onion slices and a slice of lemon

Recipe of Palak Paneer

Hetal Kamdar
My most favorite green which I incorporate on a daily basis is palak.This green leafy vegetable is eaten on a regular basis at my house in all the possible ways. Palak paneer is one dish that my hubby and kids love it.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 603 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For onion paste:
  • 2 medium sliced Onions
  • ¼ cup -Cashew nuts
  • 5-6 Green chilies
  • 1 cup-Water
  • For spinach paste:
  • 1 medium Bunch Spinach
  • About 5 cups of water
  • For curry:
  • 200 grams ½ inch cubed Paneer
  • 3 tsp. Oil
  • 1 tsp. Ginger paste
  • 1 tsp. Garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp. Black salt
  • 1 tsp. Dried fenugreek leaves Kasoori Methi
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • Salt – to taste
  • 2 tbsp. Heavy whipping cream Malai

Instructions
 

  • Take onion paste ingredients in a pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Let it cook for 15 minutes or until onions get soft and let cool a bit.
  • Meanwhile, blanch the spinach. Boil 5 cups of water on medium heat, add spinach leaves.
  • Let it cook for exactly 4 minutes and take spinach leaves out and put them into cold water or rinse under running cold tap water.
  • Make smooth puree (onion and spinach separately) in the grinder. Keep both the paste aside till needed.
  • Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add ginger paste, garlic paste, and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add onion paste, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Then add spinach puree. Mix well and let come to a boil
  • Add black salt, dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add paneer cubes and mix gently. (If the gravy is thick you can add water as per your liking consistency.)
  • Cook it for 2 minutes and add fresh cream and mix.

Notes

Enjoy Palak Paneer with hot parathas and raita.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 1383mgFiber: 21gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Authentic Palak Paneer, Palak Paneer, Restaurant Style Palak Paneer
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