PALAK PANEER (SPINACH CURRY)

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Given to me by a co-worker from Bangalore, this is a southern Indian recipe for palak paneer. It was easy to make and very delicious!

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Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ cup chopped onion
2 green chile peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup water
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground red chiles
2 tablespoons salt
8 ounces paneer, cubed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach in hot oil until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer spinach to a blender or food processor; puree until spinach becomes a coarse paste.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook cumin in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, green chile peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cover saucepan. Simmer for 1 minute and add blended spinach paste, water, ground coriander, red chile powder, and salt. Continue to cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir paneer into spinach mixture and simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 7499.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Ashia Nabuuma
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This is the best palak paneer recipe I've found online. I highly recommend it!


Aisha Lopez
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I've never made palak paneer before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise.


UMAIR CO
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Mihla Mhlongo
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The spinach and paneer are a great combination.


William MacLean
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Mikey Tokyo mangi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Elizabeth Skidmore
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


XUSUKI
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Yum! This was the best palak paneer I've ever had. The flavors were so rich and complex.


MOTHER NATURE THERAPEUTIC HOUSE OF HERBAL SOAP
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This is my go-to palak paneer recipe. It's always delicious and everyone loves it. I highly recommend it!


George Gowing
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor and how well the spinach and paneer complemented each other.


Shaadh Mahroof
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This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy spinach sauce and the tender paneer. It was a great weeknight meal.


Josh Guzma
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Amazing recipe! The palak paneer was so flavorful and delicious. I loved the combination of the spinach and the paneer. Will definitely be making this again.


andre Lucwaba
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This was my first time making palak paneer and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially liked the creamy texture of the sauce.


Octavius Butt
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I'm not usually a fan of palak paneer, but this recipe changed my mind. The spinach was perfectly cooked and the paneer was so soft and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


SQamar Zaman
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This palak paneer recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and balanced, and the paneer was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the kasuri methi, which gave the dish a wonderfully earthy flavor.