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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
baby spinach
paneer
1 diced tomato
1 onion finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 diced green chili
1/8 teaspoon Kasuri methi leaves
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 inch fresh cinnamon
2 cardamom pods
2 cloves
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup water
cashew nuts

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

Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium-sized skillet on high heat.

2

Add baby spinach and diced green chili to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the spinach wilts down.

3

Add the remaining coconut oil to the pan and melt it down.

4

Add the whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds) to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

5

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until transparent.

6

Stir in 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

7

Add 1 diced tomato and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it breaks down.

8

Add 1/8 teaspoon of Kasuri methi and 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala; sauté until the spices soften.

9

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and let it evaporate.

10

Blend the cooked spinach and chili mixture with cashew nuts until smooth.

11

Add the spinach and cashew blend to the spice mixture and mix well.

12

Add cubed paneer to the mixture and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

medium-sized skilletblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Spinach CheeseSaag Paneer

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