Classic Palak
Paneer
Curry For A Healthy Weeknight Dinner

Name: Classic Palak ~Paneer~ Curry For A Healthy Weeknight Dinner
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g paneer (cottage cheese), cut into cubes; 3 cups fresh spinach (palak), washed and chopped; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 medium Tomatoes, pureed; 1–2 Green chillies; 1-inch Piece of ginger; 5–6 Garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons Oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder; 1½ teaspoons Coriander powder; 1 teaspoon Garam masala; 2 tablespoons Fresh cream (optional); to taste Salt; as needed Water

40 mins

Cooking Time

Medium

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This classic Palak Paneer curry combines fresh spinach leaves and soft paneer cubes with a blend of aromatic Indian spices. A staple of North Indian kitchens, it’s both nutritious and indulgent, offering a rich source of protein, iron, and antioxidants. Served best with roti, naan, or rice, it makes for a wholesome weeknight dinner that balances health and flavour beautifully.

Ingredients

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250 gpaneer (cottage cheese), cut into cubes

3 cups fresh spinach (palak), washed and chopped

2 mediumonions, finely chopped

2 mediumTomatoes, pureed

1–2Green chillies

1-inchPiece of ginger

5–6 Garlic cloves

2 tablespoonsOil or ghee

1 teaspoonCumin seeds

½ teaspoonTurmeric powder

1 teaspoonRed chilli powder

1½ teaspoons Coriander powder

1 teaspoon Garam masala

2 tablespoonsFresh cream (optional)

to tasteSalt

as neededWater

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Classic Palak Paneer Curry For A Healthy Weeknight Dinner

Ingredients

Classic Palak
Paneer
Curry For A Healthy Weeknight Dinner