Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry With Cheese)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by buttering your pan.
  2. 2Fry the paneer blocks until they are crispy on the outside.
  3. 3Remove the paneer blocks from the pan and set aside.
  4. 4Add one onion, four tomatoes, four chilies, about half a spoon of ginger paste, and about one spoon of minced garlic to the pan.
  5. 5Mix all the ingredients well.
  6. 6Add an entire bag of spinach to the pan.
  7. 7Cook until the spinach shrinks down.
  8. 8Let the mixture cool for a bit.
  9. 9Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  10. 10Add some homemade ghee into the pan and let it get hot.
  11. 11Add some cumin seeds to the pan.
  12. 12Pour in the spinach mix.
  13. 13Add turmeric, salt, coriander powder, chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, pepper, and garam masala.
  14. 14Mix all the spices well.
  15. 15Add some water to the mixture.
  16. 16Dice up the paneer into smaller pieces.
  17. 17Add the diced paneer to the curry.
  18. 18Add a spoon of sour cream for creaminess (optional).
  19. 19Add a little bit of whipping cream or heavy cream to the mix.
  20. 20Top it off with some Kasturi methi.
  21. 21Serve the palak paneer.

Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Paneer blocks
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 Tomatoes
  • 4 Chilies
  • 0.5 spoon Ginger paste
  • 1 spoon Minced garlic
  • 1 bag Spinach
  • Homemade Ghee
  • Cumin seeds
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Coriander powder
  • Chili powder
  • Kashmiri chili powder
  • Pepper
  • Garam masala
  • Water
  • 1 spoon Sour cream
  • Whipping cream or heavy cream
  • Kasturi methi

Equipment

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Tips

  • Feel free to skip the sour cream if you prefer.