Palak Paneer (Cottage Cheese in Spinach Gravy)


Servings: 2
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Soft paneer cubes in a delicious spinach gravy infused with spices, Palak Paneer is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes. Try out this easy to cook recipe.

Ingredients
- 250 gm spinach
- 200 gm paneer (cottage cheese)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger finely chopped
- 1-2 green chillies chopped
- 2 tomatoes pureed
- 1 tsp red chillies powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean and wash the spinach. Boil water in a pan. Blanch the spinach until it changes color.
- Remove it to a bowl with ice cold water so that it retains its color. Squeeze out the water from the spinach. Puree it into a smooth paste and keep aside.
- Cut the paneer into bite sized cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the bay leaf.
- Now add the dry masalas – salt, red chillies powder, cumin powder and coriander powder. Mix well and saute until you can see the oil appearing on the sides.
- Add in the spinach puree. Mix well. You can add a bit of water if required.
- When it begins to bubble, add in the paneer pieces. Mix until they are well coated. Do not cover the pan or the spinach will lose its color.
- To finish, add the garam masala and kasoori methi. Mix well. Palak paneer is ready to serve.
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Notes
- Paneer pieces can be any shape of your choice but cubes work best. You can also fry the paneer but I prefer the soft texture of the unfried one.
- Do not add turmeric as it would decolorize the spinach.
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October 1, 2020 @ 5:26 pm
This is awesome Aunty, and now with the video link and podcast, these recipes are even more attractive. I have been following these and am so excited to see more magic churn from your kitchen. 😊😊 Am definitely trying this one.
October 1, 2020 @ 5:50 pm
Thank you so much beta 🤗😊. I am really glad you are enjoying and trying out the recipes. I equally enjoy sharing them. God bless you.
October 2, 2020 @ 11:19 am
This looks great. It also reminded me of my first Mumbai trip. This is what I had during my first meal in a dingy restaurant in Mumbai.
October 2, 2020 @ 12:07 pm
Thank you 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 9:24 am
Looks very tempting , going to try this over the weekend .
October 8, 2020 @ 3:06 pm
Thank you Chandresh 🙂 Let me know how it turns out.
October 8, 2020 @ 9:51 am
Wow this Palak Paneer recipe looks so tempting!
October 8, 2020 @ 3:07 pm
Thank you Jhilmil 🙂
October 16, 2020 @ 4:21 pm
Thank you Jhilmil.😊
October 8, 2020 @ 10:26 am
I am the only paneer eater at home! I shall make it just for myself!!!!
October 8, 2020 @ 3:07 pm
Thank you Pratibha 🙂 Do try it out.
October 16, 2020 @ 4:16 pm
Thank you Pratibha. Do try it out. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 12:01 pm
Palak Paneer is my kids favorite and mine too, as its the best way to feed spinach to kids.
Thanks for sharing the step wise recipe along with video too.
It looks tempting in the pics.
October 8, 2020 @ 3:09 pm
Thank you beta 🙂
October 16, 2020 @ 4:00 pm
Thank you so much Pragun.😊
October 8, 2020 @ 12:11 pm
Love all your recipe.. Will definitely come back to check them one by one. Cooking us an art and if made with passion it makes it magical. Looking at them I am feeling extremely hungry.
October 8, 2020 @ 3:10 pm
Thank you Swati 🙂 Hope you enjoy all my recipes.
October 16, 2020 @ 3:49 pm
Thank you so much Beta. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 12:18 pm
Lovely detailed recipe Madhu ji. I am already a fan of your blog and writing and just telling you a secret…it is one of my favorite dishes. Mom makes one of the best palak paneer that is out there. Will definitely your recipe too. Keep serving deliciousness.
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October 8, 2020 @ 3:12 pm
Thank you so much beta for the love and support 🙂
October 16, 2020 @ 3:44 pm
Thank you Beta. Do try it out
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October 8, 2020 @ 12:58 pm
The Palak paneer looks super yummy Madhu ji, my soon to be 4 year old loves palak paneer with rice and we often make that at home. I personally like the paneer made at home. Indeed an easy and healthy dish to have. Also I am super happy to see that you still love cooking and maintain a beautiful blog.. hugs
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October 8, 2020 @ 3:14 pm
Thank you so much, beta 🤗 I love sharing my recipes with you kids.
October 16, 2020 @ 3:39 pm
Thank you so much Gunjan. God bless you. 🤗😊
October 8, 2020 @ 2:05 pm
I personally feel that palak has a tendency to taste good or bad depending on how it’s good. Your recipe looks great. Congratulations for the podcast.
October 8, 2020 @ 3:15 pm
Thank you so much beta 🙂
October 16, 2020 @ 3:32 pm
Thank you Sonia.😊
October 8, 2020 @ 5:53 pm
That’s my daughter’s favorite curry! I can make it differently this time 🙂
October 13, 2020 @ 10:34 am
Thank you. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 6:12 pm
This is one dish that is everybody’s favorite at home. Your recipe and the pic looks delicious. Will try according to your steps next time. Keep sharing these awesome recipes.
October 13, 2020 @ 9:49 am
Thank you Rashi. Do try it. Let me know how it turns out. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 6:39 pm
The Palak Paneer looks delicious. I am going to try your recipe. I generally prepare onion and turmeric puree together only, now I know a better technique to enhance the taste.
October 13, 2020 @ 9:44 am
Thank you Aesha. Do try it. Let me know how it turns out. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 7:04 pm
Palak paneer is one of my favourite but can never get that perfect texture…I guess because I never did the cold water step. Will surely follow this recipe next time I make this and hopefully it will turn out good!
October 13, 2020 @ 9:41 am
Thank you Ninu. Do try it. Tell me how it turns out. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 11:32 pm
Aunty, thanks for sharing this recipe because its one of my favourite dishes. The video & podcast are just like icing on the cake. I am surely going to try making this.
October 12, 2020 @ 10:35 am
Thanks a lot Chinmayee. Please try it. Let me know how it turns out. 😊
October 8, 2020 @ 11:46 pm
Paneer… that one word is enough! I am a fan. Following your blog to catch ALL your recipes!
October 12, 2020 @ 10:22 am
Thank you so much Don😊
October 9, 2020 @ 9:08 am
I love palak paneer and we use our home made paneer for it.
October 12, 2020 @ 10:15 am
Thank you Amrita😊
October 9, 2020 @ 1:40 pm
It looks delicious. Your recipe of making palak paneer is bit different than what I like or what is prepared at home but paneer is like chicken mutton for vegetarians.
October 12, 2020 @ 10:04 am
Thank you Paresh.😊
October 9, 2020 @ 9:08 pm
Palak Paneer is my favorite… thanks for a detailed recipe.. this seems a bit different in preparation and would try it over the weekend…
October 12, 2020 @ 9:41 am
Thank you 😊
October 10, 2020 @ 12:55 am
One of my favorite dishes, thanks for sharing such a detailed recipe.
October 12, 2020 @ 9:40 am
Thank you Mahek😊
October 17, 2020 @ 2:18 pm
looks super delicious! will try post navratri!! please add recipes for navratri!
October 18, 2020 @ 4:26 pm
Thank you Vidhiya . Do try it out. 😊
October 18, 2020 @ 4:03 pm
This is my favourite dish but I make it in a different way, will definitely try your recipe this looks tempting
October 18, 2020 @ 4:42 pm
Thank you. Do try it out. 😊
October 23, 2020 @ 12:07 am
I have loved palak paneer since my childhood, this looks mouthwatering.
October 30, 2020 @ 10:26 am
Thank you so much Leha.😊