How to make a delicious curry that is indulging and tasty with spinach, the plain and uninteresting green leafy veg? The answer is Palak Paneer. Spinach is called Palak in Hindi and Paneer is nothing but cottage cheese, hence the name Palak Paneer.
The combination of vitamin rich spinach and creamy paneer creates a stunning dish with plenty of flavours. The luxury spices like cardamom and clove induce inviting aroma to the recipe, making palak paneer your must try green veg curry. The beauty of this recipe is, you can easily make it a vegan dish by replacing the paneer with tofu. And add creamy almond milk so that it tastes as good as the original recipe.
Recipe Facts
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Let's cook delicious Palak Paneer...
Spinach - 500 gms
Tomato - 1 medium size
Onions - 5 medium sized
Garlic - 2-3 flakes
Cooking oil - 6-7 tbsps
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Paneer - 150-200 gms
Cardamom pod - one
Cloves - two
Garam Masala - 1 teaspoon
Jeera Powder - 1 teaspoon
Chilli Powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
1. Cook the spinach in water.
2. Drain the water and then make puree of spinach leaves
3. Cut 4 of the onions finely and saute them till transparent
4. Grind the other onion and garlic flakes to a fine paste
5. Add this paste to the sauted onions. Also add the puree and the spice powders. Add some water if necessary 6. Let boil for a minute or two
7. Cut the paneer to cubes of desired size (preferably not too small). Fry this in oil till golden brown
8. Add this paneer to the prepared palak
9. Serve hot with rice or rotis.
Squeezing a fresh lemon before serving
A best companion with garlic naan, but jeera flavoured or even plain raice also suffice, if you are in a hurry
