Palak Paneer (Spinach & Paneer)

Ingredients

• 250 g Fresh spinach (palak)
• 200 g Paneer
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1.5 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 small Green chili(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Ground cumin (jeera powder)
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric (haldi)
• 0.5 tsp Red chili powder(optional)
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 1.5 tbsp Cooking oil or ghee
• 2 tbsp Heavy cream (optional)(optional)
• 0.25 cup Water(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes): Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and blend to a smooth puree. Chop onion and tomato; keep paneer cubes ready.

2. 2

   Cook (25 minutes): Heat oil/ghee in a pan. Sauté onion until soft, then add ginger-garlic paste and green chili; cook 1–2 minutes. Add tomato and cook until it breaks down.

3. 3

   Add spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder if using) and salt; stir for 30 seconds. Pour in spinach puree and simmer 10–12 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to reach a gravy consistency.

4. 4

   Add paneer cubes and garam masala; simmer 5–7 minutes until paneer is heated through. Stir in cream if using, then serve hot.