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Palak Paneer (Indian Fresh Spinach With Paneer Cheese)

Here's how you make Palak Paneer (Indian Fresh Spinach With Paneer Cheese)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 45m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 (5 ounce) bags baby spinach
  • 1 large onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces paneer cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 tablespoons water until tender; remove from heat.

  • Step 2: Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tablespoons ghee or oil until onion is translucent.

  • Step 3: Then add garlic and chopped tomatoes, and reduce heat.

  • Step 4: Cook this briefly and slowly blend in yogurt a little at a time to prevent curdling.

  • Step 5: Add coriander, garam masala, paprika, and salt, mixing well.

  • Step 6: Add cooked spinach with liquid, cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes; remove from heat.

  • Step 7: Take half of spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender, and return to mixture and stir.

  • Step 8: Slowly stir in heavy cream and paneer, and heat through on low heat

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Serve with rice.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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