Palak Paneer
Finely chopped spinach makes a green sauce around warm paneer cubes and softened onion.
AI-generated serving illustration; actual results may vary.
IndianFood
15 minPrep
18 minCook
33 minTotal
EasyDifficulty
Ingredients
Method
- Blanch washed spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain and chop finely.
- Heat oil over medium heat; soften onion for 6 minutes, then stir in cumin for 20 seconds.
- Add tomato and salt and cook 4 minutes, crushing the tomato with a spoon.
- Add spinach, water and paneer; simmer gently 6 minutes until the cheese is hot through.
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Tips
- Paneer holds its shape when heated; melting cheese is not a direct substitute.
- Finely chop spinach with a knife if you do not have a blender.
Original recipe by the FileYay team. Amounts are a starting point, so taste and adjust as you go.