Name: Palak Paneer (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb Spinach-fresh or frozen; 14 oz Paneer-cubed; 1 medium Onion-chopped; 2 Tomatoes-chopped; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 inch Ginger-grated; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp Red chili powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Heavy cream; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Oil

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A quick and easy Palak Paneer recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.

Total 45 min

Serves 4 servings

Steps 10

Ingredients 14

Spinach
1 lb 450 g Spinach-fresh or frozen
Paneer
14 oz 400 g Paneer-cubed
Onion-Tomato Base
1 medium 150 g Onion-chopped
2 200 g Tomatoes-chopped
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1 inch 2.5 cm Ginger-grated
Spices
1 tsp 5 mL Garam masala
tsp 2.5 mL Turmeric powder
tsp 2.5 mL Red chili powder
tsp 2.5 mL Cumin powder
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Dairy
2 tbsp 30 mL Heavy cream
2 tbsp 30 g Butter
Other
2 tbsp 30 mL Oil

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Instructions

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If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess water. If using fresh spinach, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and chop.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the Onions from the Onion-Tomato Base and sauté until golden brown.
Add the Garlic and Ginger from Onion-Tomato Base and sauté for another minute.
Add the Tomatoes from Onion-Tomato Base and cook until softened.
Add all Spices and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the Spinach and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Blend the spinach mixture into a smooth puree.
Return the puree to the pan. Add the Paneer and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the Heavy Cream and Butter from the Dairy ingredients. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Season with additional Salt if needed. Serve hot with rice or naan.