Spiced Spinach Paneer

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Spiced Spinach Paneer Delight is a vegetarian Indian dish that beautifully combines tender paneer with vibrant spinach and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for those seeking a comforting meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. With its dairy content, it’s ideal for vegetarians but not suitable for those with dairy allergies.

The dish features a robust flavor profile, making it perfect for pairing with rice or naan, and can easily be enjoyed as a main course or side dish.

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Overview

Rosy's Palak Paneer is a delightful and authentic Indian dish that combines the rich flavors of spinach and paneer with aromatic spices. This recipe, shared by an Indian friend, offers a perfect balance of spices and creamy paneer, making it a comforting and flavorful meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

Indian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 100 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.33 Cups (cup) ghee
• 1 Bulb garlic, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin seed, toasted
• 6 Ounces (oz) tomato paste
• 3 Inches piece ginger, minced
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) garam masala, divided
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 1 Cup (cup) water
• 10 Ounces (oz) spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 Pound (lb) paneer
• 0.25 Cup (cup) cilantro, chopped

Steps

1. Melt the ghee in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the minced garlic and toasted cumin seed; cook until the garlic softens, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the tomato paste, minced ginger, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, salt, minced onion, and water. Increase the heat to medium and stir until the tomato paste dissolves. Simmer slowly for 1 hour, adding water as needed to maintain a sauce-like consistency.
3. Stir in the thawed and drained spinach and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the paneer cubes and allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until hot.
5. Pour the mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and the remaining 1 teaspoon of garam masala.

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Spinach Paneer Delight!