Palak (spinach) Paneer
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
vegetarian
Servings
Prep Time
2
people
15
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
2
people
15
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Ingredients
1
cup
chopped spinach
thawed
1/2
medium
onion (yellow or white)
diced
1
medium
tomato
diced
1
tbsp
fresh garlic
minced
1/2
tbsp
fresh ginger
minced
200
gm
Paneer
cubed
1
packet
Guddi’s Palak (Spinach) Spice Blend
1/4
cup
oil
3/4
tsp
salt
Instructions
Step 1: In a bowl add warm water (around 90°F).
Step 1 (contd): Cut Paneer into small cubes and place in the water
Step 1 (contd): Add 1/2 tsp of salt, stir and set aside
Step 2: Add spinach to food processor and blend
Step 2 (contd): Add 1/4 cup water and continue blending until desired consistency
Step 3: Heat ¼ cup of oil over medium heat, add the onions and cook for approximately 7 – 10 minutes
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Onions will be translucent when done
Step 4: Add garlic
Step 4 (contd): Add ginger
Step 4 (contd): Mix well and let cook until fragrant
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning
Step 5: Mix spice blend with water and make it into a paste
Step 5 (contd): Add paste to mixture, mix well and let cook
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Reduce heat to LOW/MEDIUM to prevent spices from burning
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP When oil forms around the edges it is fully cooked
Step 6; Add tomatoes and mix well
Step 6 (contd): Add 1/4 cup water
Step 6 (contd): Add 1/4 tsp of salt
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Reduce heat to LOW/MEDIUM TO prevent it from burning
Step 6 (contd): Cover and let cook for 20-25 minutes
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Check in occasionally and stir to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Tomatoes will be soft and mushy when it is fully cooked
Step 7: Add spinach and mix into mixture
Step 7 (contd): Cover and let cook for 10-15 minutes
GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Check in occasionally and stir to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning
Step 8: Add paneer to the mixture, mix it in well
Step 8 (contd): Cook for approximately 7 – 10 minutes
Step 9: Remove from stove and let rest for a few minutes