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Palak Paneer.
Paneer cubes sit in a thick spinach sauce scented with cumin, ginger and garam masala. This version uses a little cream for a soft finish.
Vegetarian- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4 people
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 25 minutes
- Total time
- 40 minutes
Ingredients
For 4 servings · Check off as you go
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5 stepsPrepare the spinach
Wash the spinach. Wilt in a covered pan with a splash of the measured water for 2–3 minutes. Cool briefly, then blend with the remaining water.
Cook the aromatics
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin for 30 seconds, then onion. Cook for 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Build the sauce
Add garlic, ginger and chilli; stir for a minute. Add tomato, turmeric and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomato breaks down.
Add spinach and paneer
Stir in the spinach purée and garam masala. Add paneer and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring carefully to avoid breaking the cubes.
Finish gently
Stir in cream and heat for another minute without a hard boil. Taste and serve with rice or flatbread.
Ingredient Notes
Use plain paneer without animal rennet; this recipe contains dairy and is not vegan.
Cooking Tips
A gentle simmer keeps the paneer soft; avoid cooking the spinach sauce for longer than needed.
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