Ingredients
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2 tsp + 1.5 tbsp Ghee (for Palak Paneer) + (for tadka)
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2 Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)
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2 small Cinnamon Sticks (Dalchini)
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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1 small piece of finely chopped Ginger Knob
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4-5 finely chopped Garlic Cloves
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1 medium sized finely chopped Onion
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Salt as per taste
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1 tsp Garam Masala
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Pinch of Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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3 medium sized Tomato Puree
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A big bunch of Spinach (Add Palak in hot water, remove in 5 seconds & transfer in a bowl of Ice Water to cool down)
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Big bunch of Coriander Leaves
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2 Green Chillies
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1/2 Lemon Juice
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1/4 cup Cashew Paste (alternatively 1/4 cup Fresh Cream or 1 tbs Malai can be used)
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200 gm Paneer, cut into cubes
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1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and spinach (palak). Paneer cubes are added to the creamy spinach gravy, making a nutritious and flavorful dish. It’s often served with naan, roti, or rice. Palak Paneer is known for its vibrant green color and rich taste, providing a good source of protein, iron, and vitamins.
Steps
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Blanch the palak (spinach) and set it aside to cool down. |
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Heat a pan and add 2 tsp ghee. Add 2 bay leaves (tej patta), 2 small cinnamon sticks (dalchini), and 2 dry red chilies. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 small piece of finely chopped ginger knob, and 2 finely chopped garlic cloves. |
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Add 1 medium-sized finely chopped onion and salt to taste. Add 1 tsp garam masala and a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi). Fry well, then add puree from 3 medium-sized tomatoes. Cover the lid and let it cook. |
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In a mixer jar, take the blanched palak. Add a big bunch of coriander leaves, 2 green chilies, and 1/2 lemon juice. Churn to make the puree. |
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Add the palak puree to the pan. Add 1/4 cup cashew paste and mix well. |
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Add 200 gm paneer, cut into cubes, and cook for 5 minutes before turning off the heat. |
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For tempering (tadka), heat another pan and add approximately 1.5 tbsp ghee. |
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Add 2-3 finely chopped garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, then fry. |
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Pour the tadka over the palak paneer in a serving bowl. Serve this scrumptious palak paneer with puri, paratha, roti, chawal, or bread. |
