In our house we both have always been in anti-palak group. We had tried different versions of paneer recipes but not the simplest Palak Paneer!! Its just that we thought we won't like the taste of spinach at all. But we were wrong!! This simple vegetarian recipe won our heart. It is a healthy recipe indeed.
Ingredients :
1. Paneer- 10 to 12 medium pieces
2. Spinach (Palak)- 2 bunches
3. Salt to taste
4. Oil- 2 tbs
5. Green chilly- 4
6. Garlic- 5 cloves
7. Chat masala- 1/2 tsp
8. Lemon juice- 1 tbs
9. Ginger- 1/2" stick
10. Sour cream- 2 tbs
11. Cumin seed- 1/4 tsp
12. Coriander seed- 1/4 tsp
13. Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
14. Chicken masala powder- 1/4 tsp
Procedure :
In a pan add the spinach and some salt and water. Heat it on high temperature until the water starts to boil. Switch off the gas and drain the water. Let the spinach be cooled down a little and put them in the blender jar. Add the green chilly, ginger and blend it well. Do not add much water while blending. Crush the coriander seeds and heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin , coriander , minced garlic and let them fry for a minute. Add the spinach mixer to it and mix well. Cook it over medium heat and stir in between. After 5 minutes , the gravy will turn a little dark , add all the masala powder and mix well and cook over low flame. If needed , add little water. When the gravy starts simmering, add the paneer cubes. Cover the pan and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and adjust salt level. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the lemon juice. Serve hot with paratha or rice.
Really simple recipe and even I'm not much of a fan for palak, but palak -paneer is my fav!! :)
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Manju
http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com
healthy and delicious..
ReplyDeleteMy all time favorite. Looks very delicious.
ReplyDeleteJust today i made this. Nice version , looks tempting
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Love palak paneer any day...looks delicious...very nicely made.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves this, looks superb..
ReplyDeletePalak paneer looks yum...I have recently discovered the joys of palak...time I made this :-)
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fabulous looking healthy paneer dish
ReplyDeletethanks Deeksha,Tina....
ReplyDeleteManju...seems like we are on the same boat :)
Jeyashree....same pinch :)
ReplyDeletethanks KAveri,Suchi,Julie,Akhila,Hema,Archana
ReplyDeleteDelicious and love the vibrant green color!
ReplyDeleteHealthy & delicious recipe!!
ReplyDelete@ sutapa....I love the color too :)
ReplyDeleteall time fav curry,yours looks just perfect...inviting too..u got the perfect green color,not raw not overcooked..perfect!
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thanks Sangee :)
ReplyDeleteyum...i love palak paneer with naan
ReplyDeletethis palak paneer is my fav too...looking hot delicious.........loved the presentation....can feel the taste as well...hmmmm..yumyumm....
ReplyDeleteMaha
My favourite palak dish.easy to make and very delicious and healthy..love the bright green colour of your dish..perfectly done..
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Yummy!!!! Bookmarked the site…
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its been a real long time khushi..before i could & check out ur post.. sorry about that! I like the fact that there is no tomato, onion.. most of the dishes have that! this is simple healthy & nice.. thanks so much for linking :)
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