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Palak Paneer

Yields3 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian curry made of blanched spinach and soft paneer. Make restaurant style Palak Paneer with fried paneer cubes at home...

 1 qt Spinach
 7 Nos Garlic cloves
 ¼ tsp Garam masala
 ¾ tsp Coriander powder
 3 qts medium chopped onions
 ½ tsp jeera powder
 12 pinches saltto taste
 3 tbsp cream
 200 g paneer
 ½ tsp full jeera
 2 qts red chillies
 1 tsp baking soda
1

Blanche a bunch of washed and cut spinach for 3-5 minutes after sprinkling the baking soda to help retain the color. Once done, remove and allow to cool and blend with a hand blender.

2

In another pan, heat oil. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, onions, garlic and red chilies and saute until golden brown. Add the spinach and rest of the dry masalas.

3

Cut the paneer into cubes. Place in the air fryer until crispy. Once done, add this to the spinach mixture.

4

Mix in the cream to this and allow to cook for a minute or two. Serve.

5

Note:
a. Add a teaspoon of baking soda before adding the spinach, this well help the spinach to retain its color
b. Spinach is very low in calories and has a good amount of dietary fiber
c. High in vitamins A, C and zinc
d. This same spinach sauce can be used for making chicken, potatoes, and corn

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