Palak Paneer
by munatycooking • 17/12/2012 • Main Meals • 11 Comments
I know that I don’t have many vegetarian dishes on my blog, and this actually reflects who I am, I am a person with a huge sweet tooth and great love for meat.
However, today I’ve decided to do something green, not particularly in color but a healthy and easy to cook dish. When I think vegetarian my brain automatically head toward Indian cuisine. There are endless numbers of Indian vegetarian dishes that are delicious and cooked in no time.
Palak Paneer (Spinach with cottage cheese) is delicate, healthy, and the creaminess of the cheese makes it out of this world.
You can learn how to make Paneer from my Rasgulla post (which is an Indian dessert) and how to make Paneer post, so please check out those posts.
Palak Paneer
Recipe Type: Main Mail
Cuisine: Indian
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups spinach (I used frozen)
- 2 cups cubed paneer
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- In a blender add the spinach and 1/2 cup water and blend until very smooth. Keep aside.
- In a pan, add oil and fry paneer until light golden in color. Remove from heat and keep aside.
- In the remaining oil, add the cumin seeds and onion, stir until onion is translucent.
- Add the garlic and rest of spices. Stir for two minutes on medium heat.
- Pour the spinach on the spices and onion mixture, stir until it comes to a boil.
- The mixture should look creamy, but if thick add little bit of hot water.
- Add the yogurt and stir, now add the cream and gently stir it in.
- Add the paneer and stir for 1 minutes very gently.
- Serve with Indian bread.
The paneer looks so GOOD with spinach! I bet I can prepare the tofu the same way…
Oh thanks for this recipe! This kind of paneer I haven’t made at home yet
I love this with chapathis. Healthy at the same time rich too
Thanks for the kind comments ladies
This dish is my number one vegetarian dish, I’m sure you will enjoy it.
Wow, love the colors in this palak paneer. i also saw your previous post, how to make Indian cheese. I don;t believe I ever made cheese from scratch! Superb job!
Thanks for your kind words, I’m sure that When you make this dish you’ll love the taste too
… We make Paneer often at home and it is far much better than what you get in stores.
Delicious and creative, I’d love to try it….BTW plz visit my space n check out new FB page if u free..Hope u will ..thanx in advance.
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It’s pleasure to meet you Maha, I’ll for sure give your blog a visit. And thanks for your kind comment
I love this! Looks delicious, flavorful, colorful and healthy! Great recipe and yummy pics!
I wish you and yours very Happy New Year!!!!
You’re so sweet Sandra! Wish you and your family a happy and blessed new year
Another wonderful recipe. Sharing it on FB.
Thanks for posting it.