Palak Paneer – Healthy Vegetarian Recipes with Spinach
A classic Indian dish with tender paneer cubes simmered in a flavorful spinach sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive meals.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 250 grams paneer (cubed)
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves (washed and chopped)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 green chili (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer to cold water to retain the bright green color.
- Blend the spinach into a smooth puree and set aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
- Pour in the spinach puree and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and cook another 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle garam masala and drizzle heavy cream if using. Stir gently.
- Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.