Palak Paneer Recipe

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 Palak Paneer Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. Spinach (Palak) - 500 grams (medium-sized leaves)

2. Paneer - 200 grams (soft and fresh)

3. Ghee or Oil - 2 tablespoons

4. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

5. Onion - 1 finely chopped

6. Garlic - 4-5 cloves (finely chopped)

7. Green chilies - 2-3 (according to taste)

8. Cream or Milk - 2-3 tablespoons

9. Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

10. Salt - to taste

Process:

1. Prepare the Spinach:

Rinse the spinach leaves well to remove any dirt.

Boil water and add a pinch of salt.

Add the spinach leaves to the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to cold water.

Tip: This process helps retain the green color of the spinach.

After cooling, blend the spinach along with green chilies into a smooth paste.

2. Prepare the Tempering:

Heat ghee or oil in a pan.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until they splutter.

Add chopped onions and garlic, and cook until they turn golden brown.

3. Prepare the Spinach Mixture:

Add the spinach paste to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Avoid adding any sour ingredients (like tomatoes or lemon) as they can spoil the green color of the spinach.

Add a small amount of water if necessary to adjust the consistency.

4. Add the Paneer:

Add the paneer cubes directly into the spinach gravy without frying them.

Tip: Avoid frying the paneer as it can become tough and chewy.

5. Make it Creamy:

Stir in milk or cream and mix gently, ensuring the gravy is neither too thick nor too thin.

Sprinkle garam masala and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve the hot Palak Paneer with roti, paratha, or jeera rice.

It should have a vibrant green color, creamy texture, and a rich flavor.

Tips:

1. Do not overcook the spinach to avoid bitterness.

2. Use fresh and soft paneer for the best texture.

3. To reduce calories, replace cream with milk.

This simple recipe, when executed carefully, will have everyone saying, "Wow, what a dish!" Enjoy!

                                                                          

Detailed Method:

Palak Paneer Recipe 

Palak Paneer, Saag Paneer It is a very simple thing And it is not necessary to execute simplicity What is so special about Palak Paneer? How is Palak treated in Palak Paneer? Treatment is not about how I am talking to you It is about how I am talking to the ingredients Spinach leaves should not be too thick Neither too big nor too small We need medium sized leaves Wash them properly so that there is no dirt in it And then blanch them By heating a lot of water Once the water is hot, add spinach leaves for a few seconds Add a little salt and take them out And then put them in cold water Why do we do this? So that the spinach remains green And we don't have to cook the spinach too much to keep it green So we have to take out the spinach and grind it While grinding, green chillies can be added for spiciness And after that, this is spinach .

Now let's talk about Paneer Paneer needs to be very soft No matter how you cut it into pieces And now this Paneer will go inside the spinach Not like this, first a little tempering will be given in spinach Now inside the tempering I like both onion and garlic So after cooking it in ghee or oil with cumin seeds No need to add spices If you add anything sour, the green colour of spinach will be lost So sourness, no Some people add chopped tomatoes .

Some people will add lemon like this Do not add at all And after this, when the spinach is hot, do not cook it too much Paneer, do not fry it without frying Put the pieces in this way Because frying will make it a little chewy, leathery Do not want that After adding, I have to make it a little creamy You can add cream You can also add milk to reduce calories And after that, by adding garam masala The consistency should not be too thick, should not be too liquid There should be no bitterness in spinach And creamy texture, nice green colour Simple Simple things will be executed carefully So people will say, wow, what a thing is made What is the need to go to a restaurant?