Classic Palak Paneer Recipe
– Ingredients:
– 2 cups chopped spinach
– 1 cup paneer cubes
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 tomatoes, pureed
– 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp red chili powder
– 1 tsp garam masala
– Salt to taste
– 2 tbsp oil
– Steps:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
4. Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
5. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
6. Add paneer cubes and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes.
7. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Spicy Palak Paneer Stir Fry
– Ingredients:
– 2 cups chopped spinach
– 1 cup paneer cubes
– 1 onion, sliced
– 1 bell pepper, sliced
– 2 green chilies, sliced
– 1 tsp mustard seeds
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– 1 tsp red chili powder
– Salt to taste
– 2 tbsp oil
– Steps:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
2. Add sliced onions, bell pepper, and green chilies. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
3. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
4. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Add paneer cubes and mix well.
6. Serve hot as a side dish or with roti.
Palak Paneer Paratha
– Ingredients:
– 2 cups chopped spinach
– 1 cup paneer, grated
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 1 green chili, finely chopped
– 1 tsp cumin powder
– 1 tsp chaat masala
– Salt to taste
– Whole wheat flour
– Steps:
1. In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, grated paneer, chopped onions, green chili, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt.
2. Knead the dough using whole wheat flour and water.
3. Roll out the dough into small circles and fill with the spinach-paneer mixture.
4. Cook the parathas on a hot griddle until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.
