Scratch-Cook Palak Paneer Recipe

Dietary Info: Vegetarian & Gluten-Free (see note at end for Vegan option)

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our home-made, authentic vegetarian Palak Paneer a.k.a  Saag Paneer recipe! Made from scratch with fresh ingredients, this classic Indian spinach and panner curry is bursting with flavor. Perfect for family dinners, this popular gluten-free and vegetarian dish is a wholesome and satisfying choice for anyone craving traditional Indian cuisine.

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Prep time: 15 mins; Cook time: 30 mins; Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Cooking oil - 1 Tbsp
• Finely chopped onions - 3/4 cups
• Diced tomatoes - 1 cup
• Ginger - 1"
• Garlic - 2-3 cloves
• Flavor Temptations Palak Paneer Spice Mix (contains 4 Flavor Blends) - 1
• Finely chopped spinach - 8 oz.
• Paneer / Firm Tofu (cut into 1" cubes) - 2 cups
• Water (as needed) - 1/2 cup (approx.)
• Salt to taste -1/2 to 1 tsp
• Chopped cilantro - 6-8 stems (optional)

STEPS:

1. Heat oil in 12” skillet on medium heat, add Blend #1 (Cumin Seeds) and step back to allow seeds to burst and sizzle, releasing their flavors
2. Add onions and cook until onions are soft and transparent. Add ginger and garlic, cook for 1 minute
3. Add Blend #2 (Turmeric powder, Coriander powder and Cumin powder) and cook for 1-2 minutes, releasing fragrant aromas
4. Add Blend #3 (Cayenne) according to preferred spice level:(Hot: add all of it; Medium: add half of it; Mild: do not add any)

5. Add tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are soft and oil separates
6. Add spinach, salt, and just enough water to cover the spinach
7. Cook covered 5-6 minutes on medium heat, until spinach is soft
8. Blend mixture using a blender to a coarse consistency
9. Add paneer / tofu and Blend #4 (Garam Masala). Uncover and simmer on low heat until sauce thickens to salsa consistency

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Serve hot over bed of long-grained or naan bread.

NOTE: For a vegan option, replace paneer with tofu; and heavy cream with coconut milk