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Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made from fresh spinach and paneer. It is a delicious and nutritious dish that is best served with rice or roti. Today we have brought its recipe for you.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams paneer, cut into cubes
- 500 grams of fresh spinach leaves, washed and boiled
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, cut lengthwise
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh cream (optional)
- Fresh coriander for garnish
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Instructions :
- Blanch the spinach leaves by boiling them in hot water for 2-3 minutes. Strain the water and immediately put the boiled spinach leaves in a bowl of ice water. This helps to retain the bright green color. When it cools down, drain the water and grind the spinach leaves to make a smooth puree. Keep aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add finely chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Fry for a minute till the raw smell disappears.
- Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the spinach puree to the pan and mix well with the spices. Let it boil on low flame for 5 minutes.
- Add shredded paneer to the spinach mixture and mix gently. Cook for another 2-3 minutes till the paneer is heated through.
- If desired, add fresh cream to the dish and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve Palak Paneer with hot rice, naan, or roti.
