Palak Paneer Makhani

Delicious Indian flatbread with side dishes served on a rustic wooden platter.
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Palak Paneer Makhani

A creamy Indian side dish made with spinach puree, paneer cheese, and the richness of butter, originating from the Punjab region.

šŸ½ļø Side Dish šŸŒ Indian šŸ“Š Easy ⭐ 4.2/5 (747 reviews)
ā±ļø
15m
Prep
šŸ”„
35m
Cook
āŒ›
50m
Total
šŸ‘„
4
Serves
šŸ”„
360
Cal/Serving

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 250g g Paneer Cheese
  • 2 cups cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
  • 4 tbsp tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp tbsp Ghee
  • 3 cloves cloves Garlic
  • 1-inch piece piece Ginger
  • 1 tsp tsps Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp tsps Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp tsps Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp tsps Salt
  • 2 tbsp tbsp Heavy Cream
  • Fresh Cilantro

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: In a blender, puree the spinach leaves with 1 cup of water until smooth.

  2. 2

    Step 2: In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Add the ginger and garlic; cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Add the spinach puree and cook for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Add the paneer cheese and cook until melted.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Step 8: Season with salt and cook for 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Step 9: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

šŸ’” Pro Tips

Use high-quality spinach for the best flavor. Don't overcook the paneer cheese. If too thick, add a little water.

šŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

360
Calories
25g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
350mg
Sodium
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