Palak Paneer Delight

About this recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of North India with our Palak Paneer Delight, a vegetarian dish featuring paneer cubes simmered in a creamy spinach sauce. This updated recipe combines tradition with modern cooking methods, making it a perfect addition to your weeknight meals.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch (about 300 grams) fresh spinach
• 200 grams paneer, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, puréed
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons cream (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and blend into a smooth purée.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

3. 3

   Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

4. 4

   Add tomato purée, green chilies, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomato mixture thickens.

5. 5

   Stir in the spinach purée and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   In a separate skillet, heat the remaining ghee and fry the paneer cubes until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.

7. 7

   Add the fried paneer and garam masala to the spinach mixture. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Optional: Stir in cream before serving hot with roti or rice.