Description
This authentic Indian Palak Paneer is a creamy, flavorful spinach curry made with tender paneer cubes and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick dinner, easy recipe nights, or healthy food ideas, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor right into your kitchen. Whether you’re looking for vegetarian dinner ideas, comforting meals, or simple homemade recipes, this Palak Paneer is rich, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach
200 grams paneer
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 inch ginger
2 medium tomatoes
2 green chilies
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons cream
2 tablespoons oil or ghee
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil, blanch spinach briefly, then transfer to ice water.
2. Blend the spinach into a smooth puree and set aside.
3. Heat oil or ghee, add cumin seeds, then sauté onions until golden.
4. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies, cooking until fragrant.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, then stir in turmeric and garam masala.
6. Pour in spinach puree and simmer gently.
7. Pan-fry paneer cubes until golden.
8. Add paneer to the spinach gravy, stir gently, and finish with cream.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and vibrant color.
Do not overcook spinach to avoid bitterness.
Soak paneer in warm water before cooking to keep it soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy recipe, vegetarian dinner, Indian curry, quick meal ideas