Palak paneer is an Indian curry with soft cubes of cheese simmered in a mildly spiced spinach gravy. All of the spinach benefits in an easy-to-make and absolutely delicious Indian curry. Serve with hot naan or roti.
Ingredients
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green chile pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup water, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon red chile powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- 8 ounces paneer, cubed
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 4 teaspoons heavy cream
- 1 pinch red chile flakes
Directions
Step 1
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to keep spinach bright green.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds to hot oil so they sizzle. Add onion, chile, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
Step 3
Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add blanched spinach. Blend to a thick, smooth paste; thin with a few teaspoons water if needed.
Step 4
Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, chile powder, and turmeric. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach paste and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add water and cook for 5 minutes more. Season gravy with salt.
Step 5
Add paneer to the gravy and mix well to coat. Cook 5 minutes more. Add garam masala and cream. Stir and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Garnish with chile flakes.
Editor’s Note:
Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe. The magazine version is served with hot basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 506 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat39g | 49% |
Saturated Fat8g | 39% |
Cholesterol30mg | 10% |
Sodium652mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 25% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C112mg | 562% |
Calcium269mg | 21% |
Iron6mg | 34% |
Potassium1346mg | 29% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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