Palak Paneer

Name: Palak Paneer
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150 g Tomato passata; 50 ml Cooking cream; 250 g Paneer; 30 ml Vegetable Oil; 3 g Coriander Powder; 3 g Cumin Powder; 1.5 g Garam Masala; 5 g Salt; 1.5 g Turmeric powder; 20 g Fresh ginger; 500 g Fresh spinach; 3 clove Garlic clove; 1 pcs Onion

45 min

4 servings

Medium

A classic Indian dish featuring creamy spinach and tender paneer cheese, gently spiced and simmered to perfection.

Steps

Blanch the fresh spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Immediately transfer it to ice-cold water to stop cooking and preserve its vibrant color. Drain well, squeeze out excess water, and blend into a smooth puree using a food processor or hand blender. Cut the paneer into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it softens. Stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the spices.

Add the paneer cubes and the prepared spinach puree to the pan. Stir gently to combine. Add the cooking cream and garam masala. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and the flavors have melded. Do not overcook the paneer, as it can become rubbery.