Skip to main content

palak paneer recipe

Palak Paneer Recipe – Creamy Indian Spinach Curry with Paneer

Learn how to make authentic Palak Paneer at home! This healthy, creamy spinach curry with Indian cottage cheese is packed with flavor, iron, and protein. Perfect with naan or rice!

🥘 What is Palak Paneer?

Palak Paneer is a classic North Indian vegetarian dish made with fresh spinach (palak) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy gravy. It's popular in Indian households and restaurants, served with naan, roti, or basmati rice. This dish is not only delicious but also rich in iron, calcium, and protein.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Spinach Base:

  • 250g fresh spinach (palak), washed and chopped
  • 1 green chili
  • 1-inch ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Water for blanching

For the Curry:

  • 200g paneer, cubed
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp cream or 1/4 cup milk (optional for creaminess)

🍳 How to Make Palak Paneer – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Blanch and Puree Spinach

  • Boil water and blanch the chopped spinach for 2–3 minutes.
  • Drain and immediately transfer to cold water to retain color.
  • Blend with green chili, ginger, and garlic into a smooth puree.

Step 2: Cook the Base

  • Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds.
  • Add onions and sauté until golden.
  • Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until soft.

Step 3: Add Spinach Puree

  • Add the spinach puree and cook for 5–6 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add garam masala and cream. Mix well.

Step 4: Add Paneer

  • Add paneer cubes and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Adjust salt and add water if needed for consistency.

Step 5: Serve Hot

  • Garnish with a swirl of cream or butter and fresh coriander.

✅ Why You’ll Love This Palak Paneer Recipe

  • 🌿 Vegetarian & gluten-free
  • 💪 High in iron and protein
  • 🍛 Rich, flavorful, and restaurant-style
  • ⏱ Ready in under 30 minutes
  • 🧒 Kid-friendly and healthy!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice
  • Add raita, papad, or a simple salad for a full Indian meal
  • For a low-carb option, pair with cauliflower rice or quinoa

📝 Pro Tips for Perfect Palak Paneer

  • Don’t overcook spinach – blanching keeps it vibrant green.
  • For extra richness, pan-fry paneer cubes before adding.
  • Add a pinch of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek) for restaurant-style aroma.
  • To make it vegan, substitute paneer with tofu and cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.

📌 Try These Indian Recipes Next

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

ayam bakar recipe.

  🍗 Ayam Bakar Recipe (Indonesian Grilled Chicken) Ayam Bakar is a delicious Indonesian grilled chicken marinated in spices and caramelized with sweet soy sauce. Juicy, smoky, and full of bold flavors — perfect with rice, sambal, and fresh vegetables. ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Ayam Bakar Authentic Indonesian flavors Sweet, smoky, and savory Easy to prepare at home Perfect for lunch, dinner, or BBQ Pairs well with sambal and rice 🧄 Ingredients for Ayam Bakar For the Chicken 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 1 kg chicken thighs 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp lime juice ½ tsp salt For the Spice Paste (Bumbu) 5 cloves garlic 5 shallots 3–5 red chilies 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) 1 lemongrass stalk (crushed) 3 kaffir lime leaves 250 ml coconut milk 🔥 How to Make Ayam Bakar (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Prepare the chicken Rub chicken pieces with lime juice and salt. Set aside fo...
Post a Comment
Read more

sosaties recipe.

  🍢 Traditional South African Sosaties Recipe Make authentic South African Sosaties – delicious marinated meat skewers perfect for braais. Includes step-by-step recipe, serving suggestions, FAQs, and similar recipes. 🇿🇦 What are Sosaties? Sosaties are South African kebabs , traditionally made with cubes of meat (often lamb or chicken) marinated in a flavorful Cape Malay–style sauce and then grilled on skewers. The name comes from Dutch/Afrikaans, combining “sate” (skewered meat) and “saus” (sauce) . They’re a staple at braais (barbecues) and often include vegetables or dried fruit for extra flavor. ✅ Ingredients 1 kg (2.2 lbs) lamb, beef, or chicken (cubed) 2 large onions, sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp apricot jam or chutney 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 1 cup plain yogurt (for tenderizing) Salt and pepper to taste Skewers (wooden or metal) Optional: bell peppers, dried apricot...
Post a Comment
Read more

gelato recipe

  🍨 Authentic Italian Gelato Recipe – Creamy & Easy to Make Gelato is Italy’s most famous frozen dessert, loved worldwide for its silky texture, rich flavors, and lower fat content compared to ice cream . If you’ve been searching for a homemade gelato recipe that’s easy, authentic, and delicious – this is the perfect one. In this post, you’ll learn how to make gelato at home , step by step, with pro tips and flavor variations. ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Gelato Recipe Creamier and denser than regular ice cream Uses simple, fresh ingredients Endless flavor options (chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, strawberry, and more) Perfect summer dessert for the whole family 📌 Recipe Card – Gelato  Prep Time:  15 mins Cook Time:  15 mins Chill Time:  3 hrs Total Time:  3 hrs 30 mins Servings:  6 📝 Ingredients (Base Gelato Recipe) 2 cups (500ml) whole milk 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream 4 large egg yolks ⅔ cup (130g) sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 ...
Post a Comment
Read more