# Palak Paneer

A unique take on Palak Paneer, featuring palak in a paneer gravy instead of the traditional paneer in palak gravy.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tsp oil
- 1 large large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 0.25 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 120 g tomato purée
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 250 g chopped palak
- 200 g soft paneer
- 0.33 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp oil
- 0.75 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 handful chopped coriander

## Instructions

1. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadhai over medium heat.
2. Add 1 thinly sliced large onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
3. Cook until the onion turns golden brown.
4. Add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and ½ tsp garam masala.
5. Cook the spices for a minute.
6. Add 120g tomato purée and 1/2 tsp salt.
7. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes, until it becomes thick and glossy.
8. Add 250g chopped palak (spinach).
9. Mix everything really well on a low flame and let it cook for 3 minutes.
10. While the spinach is cooking, blend 200g soft paneer with ⅓ cup hot water.
11. Add the silky smooth paneer puree into the palak mixture.
12. Mix gently on a low flame and let it come to a small simmer for 1 or 2 minutes.
13. Prepare a tadka by heating 1 tbsp oil and adding ¾ tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, and 3 finely chopped garlic cloves.
14. Mix in the tadka and switch off the flame.
15. Garnish with a handful of chopped coriander leaves and enjoy.

## Equipment

- kadhai
- blender
- pan

## Tips

- Using finely chopped spinach contributes to the green color of the dish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYPV4RZTA6d/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2f8c6213-ac64-4f11-b950-ac3809ed5175
- Extracted: 2026-05-19

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