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Palak Paneer is the green hero curry of the Indian Cuisine. It is delicious, super healthy and rich in texture and flavour!

Enjoy with rice or with crispy buttery garlic naan or even bread!

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Calories:

330

Servings:

3

Cuisine:

Indian

INGREDIENTS

4 cups spinach
2 Cups Paneer
1 Tbsp Dhaniya Powder
1 Tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 Tbsp Chicken Masala
1/2 Tbsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tbsp Ginger Powder
2 Onions(Medium Sized)
1/2 Cup cashews
Salt to taste
Kasoori Methi
2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
3/4 Cup Sunflower Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut the spinach into small pieces and wash and rinse thoroughly with hot water
Place a pan on stovetop on medium high and add 2 Tbsp oil
After oil is heated for 5 mins, add the spinach and cashews
Stir spinach in oil on medium heat until spinacch turns dark green
Let it cool down for 5-10 minutes and then finely blend spiach into a puree
On medium heat, add remaining oil and let it heat for 2 mins
Add finely chopped onions and stir for 2 mins
Add ginger and garlic powder and stir until onions ae golden brown
Add jeera, dhaniya and red chilli powder and stir well.
After 5 minutes, add the spinach puree and mix well. Let it cook for 5 minutes
Add 2 tsp salt and stir well.
Add the paneer cubes and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes
Add the heavy cream and stir well for 2 mins. Turn the stove off.
Palak Paneer is now hot and ready to serve!

NOTES

Can use vegan option like tofu also instead of paneer
Wash spinach with salt and vinegar once to remove pesticide residue
Use fresh, heavy cream
Keep tasting after adding spices to customise spices/salt quantities according to taste

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Enjoy with hot rice, roti or naan!