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Madhyapradesh · Dinner

Palak Paneer

Traditional 9. Palak Paneer recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 500g fresh spinach leaves
• 300g paneer, cut into 2cm cubes
• 15g ginger
• 3 garlic cloves (5g)
• 1 green chili
• 30ml ghee or oil
• 5ml cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion (80g), finely chopped
• 100g tomato, chopped
• 2.5ml turmeric powder
• 5ml red chili powder
• 10ml coriander powder
• 5ml garam masala powder
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 60ml curd (yogurt)
• 60ml cream
• 250ml water
• Salt to taste
• 15ml coriander leaves, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Palak Paneer

1. Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water for 1 minute; drain and cool in ice water
2. Squeeze excess water from spinach gently
3. Blend spinach with ginger, garlic, green chili into smooth puree; set aside
4. Heat ghee to 70°C in heavy pan
5. Add cumin seeds; crackle 10 seconds
6. Add chopped onion; sauté 3 minutes until translucent
7. Add chopped tomato; cook 3 minutes until soft
8. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, asafoetida; stir 1 minute
9. Add spinach puree; stir for 2 minutes over medium heat
10. Add water and salt; simmer 8 minutes on low heat to develop flavour
11. Add paneer cubes; heat through gently for 2 minutes (do not boil)
12. Remove from heat
13. Stir in curd and cream slowly, mixing well
14. Finish with coriander leaves
15. Serve hot
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