Palak Paneer Recipe, how to make Palak Paneer

Step 1

How to Make Palak Paneer:

Step 2

The first step is to blanch the spinach. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and dunk the washed spinach leaves in it. Let it simmer for about 2 mins and then remove. Puree to a smooth paste.

Step 3

Drain the water and in the same bowl, heat the ghee or oil. Add the cumin powder and within 5 seconds, add the chopped onions. Saute until golden brown and add the spice powders like coriander powder, turmeric, chilli powder, and hing. Fry for a few seconds, taking care not to burn them spices.

Step 4

Next, add the minced ginger and garlic and the tomato paste if using. Mix well and add the pureed spinach.

Step 5

Top this off with the milk. Mix well, bring to boil and add the kasuri methi and salt.

Step 6

Cook covered for about 6-8 mins until the spinach is completely cooked and spices have blended well into the gravy. Gently add the paneer pieces to the gravy.

Step 7

Top off with a tbsp of curd (plain yogurt) if you want the gravy to be thicker. Sprinkle garam masala. Mix well and remove from the stove.

Step 8

Serve hot with nan, roti, or pulao