- An ice bath preserves color
- Gentle heat keeps flavor fresh
- Cream is added at the end
- Best served with naan or rice
Best Palak Paneer Recipe
Classic North Indian palak paneer with smooth spinach gravy and soft paneer.
Ingredients
- Spinach Base:
- 250 g 8–9 oz fresh spinach, washed
- 2 cups water for blanching
- Paneer:
- 200 g paneer cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee optional, for lightly pan-frying
- Gravy:
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chili chopped (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cream or cashew paste for vegan option
- Optional Finishing:
- 1 tsp butter
- Lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Blanch spinach and blend smooth.
- Lightly fry paneer if desired.
- Cook onions, spices, and aromatics.
- Add spinach purée and simmer.
- Finish with cream and paneer.