Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMasala CafePalak Paneer Recipe

Palak Paneer Recipe

Inspired by Masala Cafe
Time40m
Serves4

Spinach and cottage cheese curry.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Cooking Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Spinach

    If using fresh spinach, wash thoroughly and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to cold water to stop the cooking process. If using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze out excess water.

  2. 2

    Prepare Paneer

    Cut the paneer into cubes. Optionally, you can lightly fry the paneer cubes in a little oil until golden brown.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Base

    In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

  2. 4

    Add Onions

    Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

  3. 5

    Add Ginger-Garlic Paste

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

  4. 6

    Add Tomato Puree

    Add the tomato puree and cook for about 5 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

  5. 7

    Spice it Up

    Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and red chili powder. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

  6. 8

    Add Spinach

    Add the prepared spinach to the pan, along with water. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  7. 9

    Add Paneer

    Gently fold in the paneer cubes and season with salt. Allow it to cook for another 5 minutes, letting the paneer absorb the flavors.

  8. 10

    Serve

    Once cooked, take off the heat and serve hot with naan or rice.

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