By Garima Johar
September 24, 2025
Palak paneer is one of the best ways mothers bribe picky eaters into eating spinach. If you’re looking for a comforting and nutritious recipe, here’s how you can make the North Indian classic in just 6 steps.
1 bunch fresh spinach 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1-inch piece ginger 1 tomato, chopped 1 green chilli 1/4 teaspoon haldi 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ghee Salt to taste 200g paneer Fresh cream for garnishing
Heat some ghee and add chopped onion. Sauté till translucent.
Add minced ginger and garlic. Stir in chopped tomatoes and green chilli.
Mix in all the spices and saute till the tomatoes are soft.
Add the spinach and cook till it wilts. Let the mixture cool and blend till smooth.
Heat some oil and add shallow-fried paneer cubes. Transfer to the spinach puree.
Let the sabzi cook and season with salt. Garnish with fresh cream and serve hot.