Palak Paneer

I have eaten many different versions of Palak paneer, some heavier than others with cream, tomatoes etc. This one here is my mom’s version that is very simple and does not use any cream. It looks beautiful and tastes amazing with hot parathas or rice.

Step by Step Recipe:

Boil 3 cups of water in a medium sized pot. Add spinach in it, cook for a minute and take it out in a colander. Pour cold water over it.

Clean and dry the same pot and add ghee to it. Add onions and sauté. Cook covered for 2 mins on low to medium heat.

Grind cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, ginger, garlic and green chilies to fine paste. Add this paste to the onions and sauté for another minute.

Add paneer to the pot and mix it gently with the onions.

In a blender make fine paste of the blanched spinach. Add it to the pot. Add 1/2 cup of water. Add salt to taste and mix well. Cook uncovered for 2 mins and turn off the heat.

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Palak Paneer

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

A delicious north Indian dish with pureed spinach cooked in onion, ginger, garlic warm spices and paneer cubes.

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4

Calories: 194 kcal

Author: Archana

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb or 8 cups of Spinach
• 1 cup cubed paneer
• 1-2 green chilies
• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger
• 2 cloves
• 4 peppercorns
• 2 small pieces of cinnamon
• 1/2 table spoon ghee

Instructions

1. Boil 3 cups of water in a medium sized pot. Add spinach in it, cook for a minute and take it out in a colander. Pour cold water over it.
2. Clean and dry the same pot and add ghee to it. Add onions and sauté. Cook covered for 2 mins on low to medium heat.
3. Grind cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, ginger, garlic and green chilies to fine paste. Add this paste to the onions and sauté for another minute.
4. Add paneer to the pot and mix it gently with the onions.
5. In a blender make fine paste of the blanched spinach. Add it to the pot. Add 1/2 cup of water. Add salt to taste and mix well. Cook uncovered for 2 mins and turn off the heat.
6. Serve with Rice or Parathas.

Nutrition Facts

Palak Paneer

Amount Per Serving (3 g)

Calories 194 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 37mg 12%

Sodium 97mg 4%

Potassium 348mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 106.3%

Vitamin C 23.3%

Calcium 35.2%

Iron 9.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you enjoyed this palak paneer, also check out the Instant Pot Palak Paneer recipe!

Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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