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Punjab · Dinner

Palak Paneer (Spinach & Cheese Curry)

Traditional 12. Palak Paneer recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Spinach (fresh): 500g
• Paneer (cubed): 300g
• Cream: 60ml
• Butter: 15g
• Onion (chopped): 100g
• Tomato: 100g
• Ginger (chopped): 10g
• Garlic (minced): 6 cloves
• Green chiles: 2
• Cumin seeds: 2g
• Garam masala: 3g
• Turmeric: 1g
• Salt: 3g
• Oil: 10ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Palak Paneer

1. Blanch spinach in boiling water (95°C) for 3 minutes
2. Cool and blend spinach to smooth puree
3. Heat oil to 170°C, add cumin seeds, cook 20 seconds
4. Add onion, cook 3 minutes until translucent
5. Add ginger-garlic, cook 2 minutes
6. Add tomato puree, cook 3 minutes
7. Add spinach puree, turmeric, salt
8. Simmer 8 minutes on low heat (150°C)
9. Add garam masala, green chiles
10. Gently add paneer cubes, cook 5 minutes
11. Add cream and butter, stir gently, cook 2 minutes
12. Visual: thick green sauce with paneer; Aroma: earthy spinach, buttery
13. Check spinach coats spoon back

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