Punjabi Palak Paneer Recipe - Make Best Indian Spinach Paneer Curry (2024)

Nov 27, 2020 by barbie

thank u so much for sharing such an amazing recipe with us. Really appreciate ur efforts. The dish came out to be very tasty. Keep sharing more such recipes.

Jul 28, 2020 by Renu

Hi. Looks good and will try it tonight. Can I use milk instead of cream to lower calories?

Response: Yes, you can use milk instead of cream or just skip adding the cream.

Jun 05, 2018 by pushpa

Can I use frozen paalak for paalak paneer? If yes then how?

Response: Hello Pushpa, I am not able to give you the answer as I have never made palak paneer using frozen palak. However, you can cook the spinach gravy (palak gravy from this recipe) and then freeze it for later use.

Feb 20, 2018 by Renuka sastry

I made this palak paneer and it was awesome...Easy to make and the taste was great. Thank you

Jan 27, 2018 by Anu

Why don’t you add tomatoes ?

Response: This recipe doesn't require tomatoes. since palak is pureed to make a gravy. However, if you like tangy taste of tomato, you can add 1/4 cup tomato pieces in the puree.

Jan 12, 2018 by sana

very good i love it.

Jul 07, 2017 by Anita

Whenever i make this recipe there is a particular odour of palak which spoils the recipe... please help.

Response: Hello Anita, blanch the spinach properly and don't forget to add kasuri methi to reduce the odor of spinach.

May 12, 2017 by hamid khan

Very very good recipe of punjabi palak panner. I will try cooking my home very help full your cooking steps. I will enjoy this items.

Apr 11, 2017 by Bindu

Why garam masala is not added? Any reasons?

Response: Hello Bindu, you can add the garam masala if you like it. There is no specific reason behind not adding the garam masala.

Mar 06, 2017 by Pia

I made it in my laws home n my impression was wonderful thanks for easy n step by step ideas.

Nov 15, 2016 by Farah

Tried your recipe , it was excellent. Very simple and easy.
Everyone loved it. Thanks a lot.

Nov 11, 2016 by Nandu

Hi,

I was referring to Béchamel sauce (aka white sauce), made from a white roux (butter and flour) and milk.

Thanks,
Nandu

Response: Hi, this sauce cannot be used in the curry, you can use it to make white pasta.

Nov 09, 2016 by Nandu

Hi,

Thank you for this recipe.

Have one question before trying this out: can we use white sauce instead of cream?

Thanks,
Nandu

Response: Hello Nandu, which white sauce are you talking about? You can use the fresh malai/ cream or sour cream in this recipe. If it is not available, just skip it.

Oct 25, 2016 by Nethra

I liked the palak panner.

Aug 16, 2016 by Cheryl Dawson

This is one of the best recipes for homemade Palak Paneer I have tried. I think the Fenugreek powder is a must! It tasted almost the same as the stuff I get at my local Indian restaurant. I have trouble getting the Paneer to pan fry and not stick to the pan, any tips?

Response: Hello Cheryl Dawson, thank you for trying the recipe. Use a non-stick pan to prevent paneer from sticking to the pan. And yes you are right about the dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) (don't use the fenugreek seeds powder), it gives the restaurant like flavor.

Jun 19, 2016 by Palanisami

Good recipe for Palakkad pander and also palak.

Jun 08, 2016 by Sai Ram

Very good recipe and mouth watering dish. Prepared in the said style and like it very much. Thanks a lot.

May 23, 2016 by Balwinder

The dish was really good and it was easy to make. I really like this recipe.

Dec 06, 2015 by varshadu

Daily I used to ask my mom to cook different food items. She was busy in her own work but by seeing these recipes I am only doing this and it's giving a taste of restaurant.

Aug 12, 2015 by renu palkar

I have tried a lot of Palak paneer recipes so far but this one was the best..perfect balance of all the ingredients and it has got divine flavours and taste..loved it :-)

Jun 06, 2015 by Miss Beans

Namaste.
Coming from totally white Northern Ontario, I grew up on plain meat and potatoes.
I am fortunate to live now in a part of Toronto with many good South Asian people. Occasionally I splurge and go to an authentic restaurant and enjoy.
NOW you have empowered me to make this beautiful food in my own home. I've emailed my daughter twice that I want to make EVERY recipe on this incredible, fantastic website.
THANK YOU!!

Response: I'm glad to hear that you liked the recipes from this website.

Jun 01, 2015 by Zoya

I like this very much. Thank you. But I love spicy recipes, please tell how to make this spicy?

Response: Hi Zoya, increase the quantity of green chilli to make it more spicy.

May 30, 2015 by Harsha

Thank you so much for the recipe, my family loved it even the delicious paneer masala.

May 20, 2015 by Anupama Khanna

Hi, I tried your palak paneer recipe.
It turned out very tasty. Every body liked it at home. Thank you so much.

Mar 11, 2015 by Maria

Can I fry the spinach puree after grinding?

Response: Hi Maria, I didn't get your question. Did you mean shallow fry or deep fry? Because, we shallow fry the puree for couple of minutes in step-7.

Feb 25, 2015 by Supriyo saha

This recepie is very simple and delicious. But my question is can I add curd instead of fresh milk cream?

Response: Hi, you can not add curd instead of fresh cream. If fresh milk cream is not available, then skip it.

Feb 12, 2015 by janardan

I will soon go through your recipe, hope so every one like it.

Feb 12, 2015 by Manisha

Can I add sowa instead of kasuri methi?

Response: Hi Manisha, if kasuri methi is not available then skip it. Do not add sowa (suva bhaji) because it has strong flavor and it will ruin the taste.

Jan 24, 2015 by Anita

Fantastic. Healthy and tasty recipe.

Jan 20, 2015 by Anusha Bennur

Hello, should I double the ingredients if I want to prepare for 5-6 members?

Response: Hi Anusha, this recipe is for 2 serving so if you want to prepare it for 5-6 members, multiply all the ingredients by 3.

Dec 30, 2014 by Debobroto Roy

Please do NOT add Kasuri methi. Palak has different aroma and taste which would mess with it.

Dec 18, 2014 by Bindu jayaprakasan

I tried your recipes regularly. Simple ,easy and tasty. Thank you.

Dec 11, 2014 by j.p.nandhini

Thanks for the response.

Response: You are welcome.

Dec 01, 2014 by Neha

It’s really nice method and image with description helps a lot to understand. Thanks.

Nov 21, 2014 by Kiran.j.patel.

Very easy recipe. Every one liked in my house.

Nov 10, 2014 by Bhavna madnani

If quantity of spinach is doubled, should the blanching time be increased accordingly?

Response: Hi Bhavna, if you double the quantity of spinach, time required to blanch the spinach remains same. To blanch it in large quantity, either blanch it in small batches or in a large vessel.

Nov 09, 2014 by Nidhi Rathod

I like it . I cooked it at home and all like it.

Nov 06, 2014 by Anmol

Hi, it was very yummy. Can I use malai instead of cream?

Response: Hi Anmol, you can use homemade malai instead of cream in this recipe.

Oct 25, 2014 by arti

Very nice recipe. It's very easy to make and yummy too.

Oct 14, 2014 by nandhini.j.p

Hi, I tried this recipe, it was yummy. Can u tell me an alternate for fresh cream?

Response: Hi Nandhini, you can not add any other item as an alternative of fresh cream (or malai). If you do not have cream, then skip it. It will taste good however you will not get the creamy taste.

Oct 06, 2014 by siri

Very very good recipe. It was very tasty.

Oct 04, 2014 by Divya

Hi, the recipe is very good. But can it be cooked without milk cream?

Response: Hi Divya, you can cook it without milk cream and it will taste good but you will not get the creamy restaurant like taste.

Sep 30, 2014 by deepika

Hi..i tried your recepie, it was too good..thanks

Sep 30, 2014 by saurav the human

Hi very good recipe but can I cook without kasuri methi?

Response: Yes, you can cook without kasuri methi.

Sep 26, 2014 by lina

Can I cook it without kasuri methi?

Response: Yes, you can cook it without kasuri methi.

Sep 21, 2014 by harita

V good recipe!
Nice presentation step by step.

Aug 31, 2014 by ashwin

Hi,
Very good presentation and step by step instructions. I tried it myself. I don\'t have a mixer/grinder... So, I just tried smoothing and palak by hands. But still, taste was too good. Thanks again for sharing recipe....

Aug 20, 2014 by CHEF LIYAKAT

Very good. The stepwise images helps a lot to new cook like us.

Jul 24, 2014 by bhavana

Hi I tried ur recipe it was awesome but the colour of my gravy was not the same as yours, it was very light green... can we use tomatoes in palak paneer

Response: Hi Bhavana, thanks for trying the recipe. Yes you can add tomatoes (pureed or crushed tomatoes) in step-6. I think the photo looks dark in step-10 because main focus was on the white creme while taking the photograph and camera made it look dark green.

Jul 19, 2014 by DEEPSIKHA

Very very good. Its one of the best paneer curry I ever tried.........................

Jun 24, 2014 by Indira

Very good recipe, I liked the presentation of this, on seeing that itself it is mouth watering

Jan 15, 2014 by swaroop

very tasty recipe. must try

Response: Thanks.

Sep 08, 2012 by Nitin

Very good recipe. I cooked it and it was exactly like i used to eat in restaurant during my bachelor days.

Punjabi Palak Paneer Recipe - Make Best Indian Spinach Paneer Curry (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between saag paneer and Palak Paneer? ›

What is the difference between saag paneer and palak paneer? Saag refers to different kinds of greens like mustard greens, spinach, fenugreek, amaranth and a few others. Saag paneer can be made with any of these greens but palak paneer is made with palak (spinach) alone.

How to thicken Palak Paneer gravy? ›

Gravy can be thicken by adding fresh cream/fresh malai to the gravy of paneer or any other vegetable gravy. If you want to thicken the paneer gravy and make the paneer in shahi style, then add cashew paste and fresh cream to it.

Is Indian Palak Paneer healthy? ›

He added, “Palak Paneer as a dish is rich in protein, B vitamins, folates, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, magnesium, phosphorous, and dietary fiber – that it can be a great addition to your wholesome diet.

Why is my spinach curry bitter? ›

Aged spinach leaves which are dark green in colour, often turn out to be slightly bitter in taste. To avoid such a scenario, opt for young spinach in the first place. Always buy spinach that is bright green in colour and has vibrant-looking leaves.

What makes spinach taste better? ›

Spinach is ultra mild, making it versatile. It also means that it's important to season it well. Some great flavors to add to spinach are garlic, Parmesan, lemon, and red pepper flakes.

What do we call Palak Paneer in English? ›

Palak paneer (pronounced [paːlək pəniːɾ]) or palak chhena is an Indian dish consisting of chhena or paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach, called palak in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and other Indian languages.

Which type of paneer is best? ›

Which paneer is best? The paneer made from fresh cow or buffalo milk is best. While Cow milk paneer is softer because of the reduced calcium concentration, buffalo milk paneer is more creamy in texture.

What to serve with Palak Paneer for dinner? ›

Rice Varieties: Pair your Palak Paneer with a fragrant serving of plain rice, veg biryani or spiced rice for a hearty and satisfying meal. The aromatic spices infused into each grain of rice perfectly complement the creamy texture of the paneer, creating a harmonious symphony of flavours on your plate.

What to do if Palak Paneer is too watery? ›

PALAK PANEER IS TOO WATERY? If the curry of Palak Paneer is too watery, then you can use roasted gram flour. First, roast the gram flour in a separate pan until you can smell its aroma by stirring continuously. Then add it to the curry to make it thick.

What is paneer called in English? ›

Although many Indians translate "paneer" into "cottage cheese", cottage cheese is made using rennet extracted from the stomach of ruminants, and cow's skim milk.

What is the thickening agent in Indian gravy? ›

Cornstarch. A popular choice, cornstarch is a flavourless thickening agent that works well for gravies. Mix it with water before adding it to the dish to avoid lumps.

Why shouldn't palak and paneer be eaten together? ›

The nutrients iron, folic acid, vitamins A, E, and K, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which help to prevent diseases like skin cancer, are abundant in spinach, a green leafy vegetable. When consumed together, the calcium in the paneer restricts the iron absorption from spinach.

Is palak paneer good for high blood pressure? ›

Spinach. This green leafy super food is rich in folate, contains potassium and magnesium, and is full of antioxidants, all of which contribute towards maintaining blood pressure levels. Spinach can easily be enjoyed in salads or sandwiches or in the form of the much loved dishes like palak paneer.

Can we eat spinach and curd together? ›

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However, when combined with curd, it can lead to the formation of oxalates, which are compounds that can interfere with calcium absorption and contribute to kidney stone formation. To minimise the risk of oxalate buildup, it's best to consume spinach cooked rather than raw and avoid pairing it with curd.

How to remove bitterness from Palak Paneer reddit? ›

Afterwards, bring it to a pan/wok/whatever you have and mix with the oil of choice (I used olive oil, but butter is best) Add soy sauce to taste (I used 1tsb per bunch) and let cool. The spinach should be much less bitter than average and nice to eat, but still pretty healthy as a meal.

What cancels out the taste of spinach? ›

Either some variety of vinegar (rice wine, white wine, champagne) or a healthy squeeze of lemon juice. Also, it's easy to overcook spinach. It should be cooked until just wilted, but not mushy. Spinach has an organic compound called oxalic acid that along with tannins in leafy greens causes them to taste bitter.

How do you neutralize spinach? ›

Blanching briefly does an excellent job of neutralizing bitterness, or more precisely, astringency, even if the blanched spinach is recooked. Basically, boil water, add washed spinach until submerged (5-30 seconds depending on preference; chard could go up to a minute or so depending on the target texture desired).

How do you counter the taste of spinach? ›

Primarily, I want to say: If you find spinach and other greens too bitter, add some apple cider vinegar or other acid when cooking. This acid will help balance with the bitter. When I cook spinach, I sauté some diced tomato (another acid) in oil for a minute or two, and then put in the spinach.

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