🌿 Palak Paneer – A Healthy & Delicious Indian Classic

Palak Paneer is one of the most loved vegetarian dishes in India. Packed with the goodness of iron-rich spinach and the protein of paneer (cottage cheese), this dish is both nutritious and comforting.

🥘 Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach (palak) leaves, washed

• 200 g paneer (cubed)

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 1 green chili

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 2 tbsp oil or ghee

• Salt to taste

• Fresh cream (optional, for garnish)

🍳 Method

1. Blanch Spinach – Boil spinach leaves for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to cold water. Blend into a smooth puree.

2. Cook Base – Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, onions, and sauté until golden.

3. Add Masala – Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and cook till oil separates.

4. Mix Spinach – Add the spinach puree and cook for 4–5 minutes.

5. Add Paneer – Gently add paneer cubes and simmer for 3–4 minutes.

6. Finish – Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with cream if desired.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

Palak Paneer pairs best with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice.

✅ Healthy Tip: Use less cream and more spinach for a lighter version, or swap paneer with tofu for a vegan twist!

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