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Delicious Spinach and Paneer Curry (Palak Paneer) – Cooking Method
🧑🍳 Ingredients: (Palak Paneer)
- 2 cups spinach (washed and chopped)
- 200g paneer (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh cream (optional)
🔥 Cooking Method:
- Boil the Spinach:
- Boil water in a pot. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Drain and transfer to cold water to retain color.
- Blend into a smooth puree and set aside.
- Prepare Paneer:
- Lightly fry the paneer cubes in a little oil until golden. Set aside.
- Cook the Masala:
- In a cooking pot, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Mix in ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
- Add Spices & Tomato:
- Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
- Stir in tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
- Combine Spinach & Paneer:
- Pour the spinach puree into the masala. Cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Add paneer cubes and simmer for another 5–7 minutes.
- Finish & Serve:
- Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
- Add cream if desired for extra richness.
- Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
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