palak (spinach) paneer

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Heather Parrish Maliakal
Manchester, NH

A creamy spinach and paneer (indian home made cheese) dish, often served at indian restaurants.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For palak (spinach) paneer

  • 10 oz
    package chopped frozen spinach
  • 1/3 lb
    fried paneer
  • 2 md
    tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp
    ginger chopped
  • 1 tsp
    coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    tuermeric
  • 1/2 tsp
    red chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1 pinch
    asafetida
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 c
    cream

How To Make palak (spinach) paneer

  • 1
    If using frozen spinach, thaw and blend just enough to get a creamy texture, but without allowing it to become pasty.
  • 2
    Blend tomatoes and ginger to make a puree.
  • 3
    Mix coriander, turmeric and red chili with tomato puree and set aside.
  • 4
    Mix whole wheat flour with cream and set aside.
  • 5
    Heat oil to hot but not smoking.
  • 6
    Add cumin and asafetida to oil, allow to crack.
  • 7
    Add tomato puree and let cook until it reduces by half.
  • 8
    Add spinach and cook, covered, over med-low heat for 10 minutes.
  • 9
    Add cream mixture and paneer, let this cook another 4-5 minutes.
  • 10
    Transfer to serving dish and enjoy with naan or rice.

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