Indian 30 min

Palak Paneer

Name: Palak Paneer
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 10 oz fresh baby spinach; 14 oz paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil, divided; 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated; 2 green chiles, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; Salt to taste; 1/4 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

vegetarianhigh-proteincomfort-food

Ingredientsfor 2

420

Cal

22g

Protein

12g

Carbs

32g

Fat

110 oz fresh baby spinach
214 oz paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
33 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil, divided
41 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
54 cloves garlic, minced
61-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
72 green chiles, roughly chopped
81 teaspoon cumin seeds
91 teaspoon coriander powder
101/2 teaspoon turmeric
111 teaspoon garam masala
121/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
131/2 teaspoon sugar
14Salt to taste
151/4 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

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Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch spinach for exactly 1 minute until bright green and wilted. Transfer immediately to an ice bath. Drain well and transfer to a blender. Blend into a smooth purée and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add paneer cubes in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown on two sides. Remove and set aside — do not crowd the pan.
3
In the same pan, heat remaining 2 tablespoons ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sizzle 30 seconds. Add onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, and green chiles, cook 2 more minutes.
4
Add coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Stir for 1 minute. Pour in the spinach purée and stir to combine. Add 1/4 cup water if the sauce is too thick. Simmer 5 minutes.
5
Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream, sugar, and kasuri methi (crumble between your palms). Add paneer and gently fold in. Simmer 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and serve immediately with basmati rice or naan.