Name: Homestyle Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cottage Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs Fresh Spinach; 200 g Paneer (cubed); 0.5 medium Onion (chopped); 1 small Tomato (chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 pieces Green Chilies; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.5 tsp Garam Masala; 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil; 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (optional); 1 tsp Salt

Homestyle Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cottage Cheese)

DinnerVegetarianHigh-ProteinComfort Food

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Fresh Spinach	1 lbs	35	4g	6g	1g
Paneer (cubed)	200 g	193	9g	1g	17g
Onion (chopped)	0.5 medium	7	0g	2g	0g
Tomato (chopped)	1 small	5	0g	1g	0g
Ginger-Garlic Paste	1 tbsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Green Chilies	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
Cumin Seeds	1 tsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Turmeric Powder	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Coriander Powder	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Garam Masala	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Ghee or Oil	2 tbsp	88	0g	0g	10g
Heavy Cream (optional)	2 tbsp	34	0g	0g	4g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Fresh Spinach	1 lbs	35	4g	6g	1g
Paneer (cubed)	200 g	193	9g	1g	17g
Onion (chopped)	0.5 medium	7	0g	2g	0g
Tomato (chopped)	1 small	5	0g	1g	0g
Ginger-Garlic Paste	1 tbsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Green Chilies	2 pieces	0	0g	0g	0g
Cumin Seeds	1 tsp	3	0g	0g	0g
Turmeric Powder	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Coriander Powder	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Garam Masala	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Ghee or Oil	2 tbsp	88	0g	0g	10g
Heavy Cream (optional)	2 tbsp	34	0g	0g	4g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately transfer to ice water to retain its vibrant green color. Drain and blend into a smooth puree with green chilies.
Step 2
Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
Step 3
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.
Step 4
Add turmeric powder and coriander powder. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 5
Pour in the spinach puree and add salt. Mix well and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Step 6
Add paneer cubes and garam masala. Gently stir and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. If using, stir in heavy cream for richness.
Step 7
Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.