Palak Paneer Recipe | Spinach Paneer Curry Restaurant Style

Instructions

1. 01

   Firstly, in large vessel get the water to a rolling boil. Once the water comes to a boil, add 1 bunch palak.

2. 02

   Turn off the flame and dip the palak into boiling water completely.

3. 03

   Rest the palak in hot water for 2 minutes or until the leaves are blanched well.

4. 04

   Immediately, drop the palak leaves into ice-cold water. This helps to retain bright green colour.

5. 05

   Now transfer the blanched palak into the mixer jar.

6. 06

   Add 2 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, and 3 chilli.

7. 07

   Blend to smooth puree without adding any water. keep aside.

8. 08

   In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp butter, 1 dried red chilli, 1 tsp cumin and 1 bay leaf. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

9. 09

   Now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onions turn golden brown.

10. 10

    Further keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and 1 tsp salt.

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    Saute until the spices turn aromatic.

12. 12

    Now add few capsicum and saute until the capsicum shrinks slightly.

13. 13

    Further, add 1 tomato and cook until the tomato turns soft and mushy.

14. 14

    Now add in prepared palak puree and cook well.

15. 15

    Also, add 1 cup water and adjust the consistency as required.

16. 16

    Now add 1 tbsp cream and 1 tbsp paneer. Mix well making sure the consistency is attained as required.

17. 17

    Add 250 grams paneer and simmer for 2 minutes.

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    Also, add ½ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp kasuri methi. mix well.

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    Finally, enjoy Palak Paneer Recipe with roti or rice.