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Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with spinach and paneer cheese. It is often served with flatbreads like naan or roti and is a staple in many Indian households. The dish showcases the use of leafy greens in Indian cuisine, reflecting the country's agricultural diversity. It is commonly enjoyed during meals and is also a favorite in restaurants, symbolizing the rich culinary heritage of India.

Ingredients

  • spinach
  • paneer
  • onion
  • tomato
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • green chili
  • cumin seeds
  • garam masala
  • cream
  • salt
  • oil

Instructions

  1. 1Blanch spinach in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. 2Blend the cooled spinach into a smooth puree.
  3. 3In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
  4. 4Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chili; cook for a minute.
  6. 6Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
  7. 7Mix in the spinach puree and season with salt and garam masala.
  8. 8Add paneer cubes and simmer for a few minutes.
  9. 9Stir in cream or yogurt for richness.
  10. 10Serve hot with naan or rice.

Ingredient Alternatives

paneer

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and a good protein source; ricotta is often less expensive.

cream

Healthier: yogurt

Cheaper: milk

Yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories; milk can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Techniques

blendingsautéingboiling

Equipment

blenderpanpotknifecutting board
🌶️🌶️🌶️Mediumdairy

Also Known As

Spinach CheeseSaag Paneer

Recipe Information

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Palak Paneer

Cultural Context

Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with spinach and paneer cheese. It is often served with flatbreads like naan or roti and is a staple in many Indian households. The dish showcases the use of leafy greens in Indian cuisine, reflecting the country's agricultural diversity. It is commonly enjoyed during meals and is also a favorite in restaurants, symbolizing the rich culinary heritage of India.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
spinach
paneer
onion
tomato
ginger
garlic
green chili
cumin seeds
garam masala
cream
salt
oil

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and a good protein source; ricotta is often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories; milk can be a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Blanch spinach in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain and cool.

2

Blend the cooled spinach into a smooth puree.

3

In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds until they splutter.

4

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

5

Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chili; cook for a minute.

6

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.

7

Mix in the spinach puree and season with salt and garam masala.

8

Add paneer cubes and simmer for a few minutes.

9

Stir in cream or yogurt for richness.

10

Serve hot with naan or rice.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsautéingboiling

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Spinach CheeseSaag Paneer

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