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Palak Paneer recipe, Punjabi Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer

पालक पनीर रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe in Hindi)

પાલક પનીર ની રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe in Gujarati)

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About Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe

Ingredients

Methods

How to make Palak Paneer

If you like Palak Paneer then try

Tips for palak paneer

Nutrient values

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palak paneer recipe is one of the many of the best loved vegetarian Punjabi dishes are the ones where paneer is combined with a vegetable. Paneer is widely used and very popular in Punjab due to the abundance of milk and milk products in the area.

To make homemade palak paneer you need to make a spinach puree first. Then heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously. Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the salt, garam masala and fresh cream and mix well. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes. Serve spinach with cottage cheese hot.

Some tips to make the perfect palak paneer recipe. 1. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its colour and the Palak Paneer gravy will come out dark. 2. Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. It is a very important step in the Palak Paneer Recipe as you do not want to overcook the spinach. 3. We do not add the garam masala in the beginning because adding it earlier would make it bitter.

This combination of spinach and paneer is not only highly nutritious, but is a splendid blend of taste, texture and flavour. The paneer in this homemade palak paneer recipe has been fried to add some extra flavour. You can however add the paneer pieces without frying if required.

Serve homemade palak paneer with rotis or parathas.

Enjoy palak paneer recipe | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheesee | with detailed step by step photos below.

Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe

Ingredients

For Palak Paneer

10 cups chopped spinach (palak) , refer handy tip

1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 12 mm. cubes

2 tbsp oil

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

4 garlic (lehsun) cloves , grated

25 mm piece ginger (adrak) , grated

2 green chilli , finely chopped

1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp

salt to taste

1 tsp punjabi garam masala

2 tbsp fresh cream

Method

For palak paneer

To make palak paneer, blanch the spinach in a vesselful of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain, refresh with cold water and keep aside to cool for sometime.
Blend in a mixer to a smooth purée and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously.
Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the salt, garam masala and fresh cream and mix well.
Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve the palak paneer hot.

Handy tip:

4 bunches of spinach will approximately yield 10 cups of chopped spinach.

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How to make Palak Paneer

1. To make palak paneer recipe | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | we will take approximately 4 bunches of spinach.
2. Remove the hard stems of the leaves by chopping them off.
3. Place the leaves in a colander and wash them thoroughly under running water to get rid of all the dirt.
4. Now place the spinach on a clean, dry surface and chop it. You will get about 10 cups of chopped spinach.
5. Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan.
6. Once the water is hot, add the spinach to it.
7. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its color and the Palak Paneer gravy will come out dark.
8. Drain the spinach using a strainer.
9. Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. It is a very important step in the Palak Paneer Recipe as you do not want to overcook the spinach.
10. Once cooled slightly, add the spinach to a mixer jar.
11. Blend the spinach to a smooth purée and keep aside. This should be the consistency. Keep aside.
12. Heat the oil in a kadhai or a deep non-stick pan.
13. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
14. Now add the garlic to this.
15. With it also add the ginger. If you are Jain, you can avoid adding onion, garlic and ginger in the Palak Paneer Recipe.
16. Also add the green chillies. Here the chillies are finely chopped, but you can also add green chilli paste if you have that readymade. You can buy the paste form a store or make Green chilli paste at home.
17. Finally add the turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
18. Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously. When the pulp and onions are cooked well, there will be a layer of oil that will form around the mixture when the moisture evaporates. You can refer to this recipe to make fresh tomato pulp at home.
19. Now add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
20. Now add the salt.
21. Also add the garam masala. This gives a nice, earthy taste to the Palak Paneer. We do not add the garam masala in the beginning because adding it earlier would make it bitter.
22. Finally add the fresh cream to the palak paneer | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | and mix well. Do not cook the cream too much as there are chances it might split.
23. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook Palak Paneer on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
24. Serve the palak paneer | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | hot alongside garlic naan.

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Tips for palak paneer

1. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its colour and the Palak Paneer gravy will come out dark.
2. Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. It is a very important step in the Palak Paneer Recipe as you do not want to overcook the spinach.
3. We do not add the garam masala in the beginning because adding it earlier would make it bitter.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	320 cal
Protein	11.8 g
Carbohydrates	15 g
Fiber	5.8 g
Fat	23.6 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	114 mg

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Foodie #618231

March 13, 2025, midnight

This has become my signature dish! It''s very simple and always turns out great. Thank you!

Pallavi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for the receipe, it saved me...:-)Its very easy and tasty too...

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Pallavi. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Richa

March 13, 2025, midnight

fast and best recipe i can cook by easy steps thnku

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Richa. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy cooking.

Foodie #641646

March 13, 2025, midnight

Love this recipe.

Harsh Raj

March 13, 2025, midnight

I really don''t know how to cook but after reading this recipe i tried this at home to surprise my parents. Both amazed after eating because this was the first dish made by me apart from instant noodles. thank u so much :)

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Fab news Harsh. Who said you can''t cook!!! Well done. Nice of you to let us know. Wish you happy cooking.

kausar

March 13, 2025, midnight

Yes it was 2 good appearance wise and also taste wise

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Kausar. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

aikta rathi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks tarla ji it was amazing everybody liked it

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Aikta. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

shivani

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hii aunti ur recipe of palak pneer really helps me alot to impress my laws when i cooked first in the kitchen.thanku aunti ????

Namrata Srivastava

March 13, 2025, midnight

I always liked palak paneer but dint cook it like this. Today when i was about to make it my i thought why not try it in a different pattern so i searched in the internet and obviously among all the links anybody would click on to tarla dalal recipes. They are simple yet delicious. I have tried many recipes of yours maam and as always my palak paneer has also turned out to be yummy. My family specially my mother in law is happy to taste it although i dint cook in her way. Thanks for the recipe.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Namrata, you are too kind in your words and we are delighted you like out recipes. Its lovely people like you who inspire our teams to work harder and make better recipes for all to benefit. With gratitude.

Varsha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Is it 25 ginger grated?? That cant be right.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Varsha, thanks for pointing the error. Its 25 mm, ginger, grated. The error has been rectified.

sasikala

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Sasikala. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Aadil

March 13, 2025, midnight

I am from south Africa and and we visited india and we tried this yummy dish and decided to make it at home and it was amazing and loved this dish

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Aadil. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Rutvi

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have made many dishes referring your site Tarla Aunty. It turns out to be perfect each time. Thanks for saving the working new bahus ??

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Rutvi , we are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe and thank you for your kind words that inspire the Tarla Dalal team. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Mittal Jay Rajani

March 13, 2025, midnight

It is really yummy and very easy to make. I love it.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Mittal. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Radhika

March 13, 2025, midnight

I prepared it today... It is just awesome... Thanks for sharing receipe!

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Radhika. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Sasanka Vishnubhotla

March 13, 2025, midnight

Came out pretty well. But probably the ginger and garlic were on the higher side.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Sasanka for your feedback.

ARABI MUKHOPADHYAY

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks a lot tarla aunty....I m a big fan of ur cooking...I tried this recepie...its Just awesome...

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Delighted to hear from you Arabi. Do try some more recipes and give your feed back. Hppy Cooking!!!

ginnikhosa

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi tarla mam I love cooking. And your recipes help me alot .thanks

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your kind words Ginnikhosa. Do keep trying your recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

Sudhir Vats

March 13, 2025, midnight

Is it necessary to put turmeric power. Normally in green veggie turmeric is not recommended

Megha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hello Tarla mam, Thanks for such delicious recipes. I was not that good at cooking but after trying ur receipes ,I turned out to be a good cook for my husband. He now pleasantly takes his lunch to office n m so glad when he praises me for that. Thanks again. Happy cooking

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Megha, Thank you very much for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you all enjoyed it. Happy Cooking !!

rakhiinindia.in

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you very much, your Palak Paneer was very tasty. Your recipe is very easy to follow. Certainly I will share this relationship with my relatives. My family will enjoy it Thanks

Rashmi Rajesh Mehta

March 13, 2025, midnight

Mrs Alpana Sinha

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have tried this receipes many times .. it comes very well and simple to make also .. thanks for this receipe

Marius

March 13, 2025, midnight

thank you for this wonderful recipe. We love palak paneer when we are going to the indian restaurant. Today I made palak paneer following your recipe, it was as tasty as we know it from the restaurant. I will definitly prepare it again. I also prepared paper dosa and sambhar from this app, it was as like as I know it from South-India. Thanks again. Best regards from Germany!

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

charu

March 13, 2025, midnight

maine kal apne jsise btaya waise hi 1st time palak paneer bnaya tha.sb ko bhoot pasand aya.thnx

Surinder

March 13, 2025, midnight

I m going for it tomorrow , but on a pre note .. must confess you are the lifeline for we punjabi husbands to handle kitchen when required .. thanks

Sumit

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Janvi K

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very easy to make. Looks and tastes just like we eat at restaurant!

Abhinandan

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Abhinandan. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

Foodie #543511

March 13, 2025, midnight

can you please tell me why my palak turns bitter? and no amount of sugar or cream helps at times..! where am I going wrong?

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Ensure that you blanch the spinach just for 2-3 minutes and not more than that. Drain and refresh it immediately, overcooking makes the spinach bitter flavour .

Loni

March 13, 2025, midnight

Just wonderful I really enjoyed this recipe very much. This is also a compliment my Norwegian Elkhound has a nose for what is healthy and tasty and I couldnt even keep him away from my plate. Thankyou I will be making this again and againxx

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Loni, Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate it. Do try other recipes and let us know your feedback. Happy cooking :)

Pradeep panicker

March 13, 2025, midnight

recipe is tasty and yammy!!

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

Deepraj Tamang

March 13, 2025, midnight

It''s a great recipe I like this recipe Many many Thankyou

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Deepraj. We would love to hear from you again. Let us know which recipes you love.

sheeban khan

March 13, 2025, midnight

This is very fantastic dish I like this this is my favourite dish

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Sheeban. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Rudrani shandilya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Last night I prepare palak paneer, exactly as these recipe to surprise my mother. Her reaction was priceless.. Thank you so much. :-) have a good day

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Rudrani. We are thrilled that your mom loved the palak paneer. Well cooked by you!!!

Yogesh Jogdand

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Yogesh. Keep trying and posting your comments.Happy cooking.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

siksha sunwar

March 13, 2025, midnight

wow very nice recipe. tnk u.....

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Siksha. We are delighted you loved the paneer palak recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Priyanka Valendra

March 13, 2025, midnight

It was a very easy recipe. My two years old son loved to eat it. Thank you for sharing the recipes.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Welcome Priyanka. We would love to hear from you again.

Lynda

March 13, 2025, midnight

This is an easy recipe with fantastic results. My daughter is picky about her Palak and she loved it (she suggested I make the Paneer chunks a little smaller :-) I did fudge with the cream an used yogart instead on one dinner and it was OK. Tonight I have to use powederd ginger since I am out of the fresh (I so hate to use anything but fresh but I''m not going out in this rain!) so I will have to tell you if it had a dramatic affect.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Lynda. So thrilled that your daughter loved the recipe. Give posting your feedback to us.

Ellora

March 13, 2025, midnight

Delicious. Quick receipe

pooja

March 13, 2025, midnight

I loved it . It''s too easy

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Pooja. We are delighted that the Palak Paneer came out well. Keep trying new recipes and posting your comments. We would love to hear from you.

papiya

March 13, 2025, midnight

Pls suggest alternative of cream

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Papiya. You can omit the cream or else you can also use malai

swati sinha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Swati. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy cooking.

Mansi

March 13, 2025, midnight

It''s very easy to make.my daughter loved it too much.definitely I will make one more time.

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Mansi. Glad your daughter liked the palak paneer. Keep trying new recipes and posting your comments. We would love to hear from you.

Savita sanjay Jadhav

March 13, 2025, midnight

Nice recipe and very good preparation ,nice test,I like this to much as well to my daughter and son. Thanks

Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks Savita for your feedback. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

Radha Hoizal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Yesterday being Sunday,it was a relaxing day for me so I thought of making some easy and tasty recipe so I tried out palak paneer and it turned out to be extremely yummy.I was more happy when my children also enjoyed it.Its exam time and they also ask for something interesting so I found that this was the best option.Also to the above recipe I added 1/2 tsp of dhana jeera powder and the taste was simply good.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

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March 13, 2025, midnight

just gorgeous. tastes almost like a restaurant subzi.

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Foodie#464767

March 13, 2025, midnight

This is a staple at our home. Everyone, including the kids love it.

ajaykshah

March 13, 2025, midnight

its really a classic restaurant receipe great tarlaji i love you

Foodie #638747

March 13, 2025, midnight

My husband doesn''t like paneer and after tasting the dish (palak paneer), his pallet for paneer and palak has changed and he loved it. Absolutely delicious.