Indian-inspired · curry
Easy Palak Paneer
Golden paneer cubes simmer in a smooth, warmly spiced spinach gravy for a deeply green vegetarian dinner.
Total time35 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Brown the paneer in oil in a large skillet, turning gently, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 02
Cook onion in the skillet until soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and garam masala for 30 seconds.
- 03
Blend the spinach with 1 cup water until mostly smooth. Add to the skillet and simmer for 8 minutes.
- 04
Stir in cream and paneer, then simmer gently for 3 minutes. Serve with rice.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use extra-firm tofu and coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Fresh baby spinach works; wilt it before blending.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
