Palak Paneer

[albelli]

hey guys,

could anyone please post here the receipe of palak paneer. i would really appriciate.
and also what kind of cheese(paneer) should be use in this salan.

Thankx

[miami_08]

Re: Palak Paneer

Here is a simple recipe of palak paneer fromthis website

You can get paneer at any indo pak desi store

Palak Paneer (Sag Paneer, Spinach Paneer)

                 I learned the organized approach to cooking North Indian dishes from Deviji, a kind Punjabi lady, our neighbor in Pittsburgh, when we were living there. She taught me how to cook my favorites, she insisted that I come and see how she prepares in her kitchen so that I won’t forget. She used to say if you see, you won’t forget, particularly cooking. I think that is true. My entire north Indian cooking is her recipes including the paneer post below. Hope you try them and enjoy as much as we do. Here is one…The famous palak paneer

**Recipe:**One big bunch of spinach (fresh green ones)
Paneer ~10 to 15 cubes
One medium sized ripe tomato
Green chillies 5, half onion~ chopped finely into small pieces
Half tsp of garlic-ginger-cilantro paste
One tsp of dhania-jeera (coriander-cumin) powder
Quarter cup cashews
Half tsp of salt

Preparation:Spinach and Green Chillies - Wash the spinach, cut or tear them into big pieces. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a wide skillet. First add green chillies to hot oil, then spinach. Saute until the leaves are wilted. Turn off the heat. Wait few minutes to cool. Add them to a blender and also a pinch of salt - blend to smooth paste. Adding green chillies to spinach puree is very important step; it gives punch to bland spinach.
Tomato- Boil tomato in hot water till the skin break down, remove the skin, mash the tomato to a pulp.
Cashews- Roast cashews lightly, make fine powder of them.
Paneer- Lightly saute paneer cubes in one teaspoon of ghee till they are golden brown. (This is optional, you can add paneer cubes just as they are.)

Now with the curry:
Add one teaspoon of ghee or oil to a wide skillet. When it is hot, fry the onions till translucent. Add ginger-garlic-cilantro paste and dhania-jeera powder, mix them and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Now add pureed spinach, tomato and cashew powder along with a pinch of turmeric and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly and add water if needed. Do not dilute the curry too much. It should not spread like flooding river when served on a plate.
Cook it covered on low flame for about 5 to 10 minutes. Just before turning off the heat, add the paneer cubes. Mix them with the spinach (palak). Let simmer for 2 or 3 minutes and then turn off the heat.
Serve the curry hot with chapatis (rotis) or with rice. Also for novelty, you can make a Palak Panner Naanini (Split naan into two layers, apply generous potions of palak paneer in-between. Grill or Oven-broil for few minutes and serve with yogurt raita.) Anyway you prefer, palak paneer is truly a guilt free, satisfying, well balanced delicious dish.

Palak Paneer with Chapatis ~ Our Meal Today

[uetian2k1]

wow gr8 thankx for sharing

[Ira]

Re: Palak Paneer

I have made this recipe a couple of times and it turns out really really yummy. Here is a pic of what i made the first time.

http://www.recipezaar.com/25348

Ingredients

• 2 (5 ounce) bags baby spinach
• 1 large onion](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=148)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=324)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=319)
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=166)
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=165)
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=151)
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=315)
• 1 tablespoon coriander](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=17)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=454)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=335)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=359)
• 8 ounces paneer cheese](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=422), cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream](http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=361)

Directions

1. Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 Tbsp. water until tender; remove from heat.
2. Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tbsp. ghee or oil until onion is translucent.
3. Then add garlic and chopped tomatoes, and reduce heat.
4. Cook this briefly and slowly blend in yogurt a little at a time to prevent curdling.
5. Add coriander, garam masala, paprika, and salt, mixing well.
6. Add cooked spinach with liquid, cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Take half of spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender, and return to mixture and stir.
9. Slowly stir in heavy cream, and heat through on low heat.
10. Add paneer cubes.
11. Serve.

[preti]

Re: Palak Paneer

Thanks..I will try them and let you know.