💚🧀 “Palak Paneer – velvety spinach gravy folded around soft paneer cubes, slow-cooked with classic Indian spices for pure homestyle comfort.” ✨😋

🥬🧀 Palak Paneer

Velvety spinach gravy, soft paneer & classic desi comfort ✨

Palak Paneer is one of India’s most loved vegetarian dishes — nourishing, vibrant, and deeply comforting ❤️🥬 Fresh spinach leaves are blanched and blended into a smooth green purée, then gently cooked with aromatic spices to create a creamy, flavorful gravy that perfectly coats soft paneer cubes 🧀✨ The secret to a truly delicious Palak Paneer lies in balancing freshness with warmth, and PIKS Spices bring that perfect harmony 🌿🔥 Ideal for everyday meals or festive lunches, this dish pairs beautifully with naan, roti, or steamed rice 🍽️

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

🌿 For Palak Purée:

• Fresh spinach (palak) – 250–300 g 🥬

• Green chillies – 1–2 🌶️

• Garlic – 2 cloves 🧄

• Ginger – 1-inch piece 🧄

🧀 For Paneer:

• Paneer – 200 g (cubes) 🧀

• Oil or ghee – 1 tbsp 🧈

🌶️ For Gravy Base:

• Oil / ghee – 2 tbsp 🧈

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp 🌿

• Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped 🧅

• Tomato – 1 medium, finely chopped 🍅

PIKS spice blend:

• PIKS Haldi Powder – ½ tsp 💛

• PIKS Lal Mirch Powder – ½ tsp ❤️

• PIKS Dhania Powder – 1 tsp 🌿

• PIKS Garam Masala – ½ tsp ✨

• PIKS Kasuri Methi – ½ tsp (crushed) 🌿

• Salt – to taste 🧂

• Fresh cream – 2 tbsp (optional) 🤍

🍳 Method (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Prepare the Spinach 🥬

Wash spinach thoroughly.
Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice-cold water ❄️
Blend spinach with green chillies, garlic, and ginger into a smooth purée ✨

2️⃣ Lightly Fry Paneer 🧀

Heat oil/ghee and lightly sauté paneer cubes till golden on edges ✨
Keep aside (optional step but adds texture)

3️⃣ Start the Gravy 🌶️

Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle 🌿
Add onions and sauté till soft and light golden 🧅✨
Add tomatoes and cook till soft and oil separates 🍅

4️⃣ Add PIKS Spices 🌶️🔥

Add PIKS Haldi, PIKS Lal Mirch, and PIKS Dhania Powder.
Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes till aromatic 😍

5️⃣ Add Palak Purée 🥬

Pour in the spinach purée and mix well ✨
Simmer for 5–7 minutes on low flame till flavors blend beautifully ❤️

6️⃣ Finish the Dish ✨

Add paneer cubes and gently mix 🧀
Add PIKS Garam Masala and crushed PIKS Kasuri Methi 🌿
Stir in fresh cream (optional) 🤍
Simmer 2–3 minutes and turn off heat 🔥

💡 Pro Tips ✨

• Don’t overcook spinach to keep its bright green color 🥬

• Kasuri methi adds restaurant-style aroma 🌿

• For vegan version, use tofu or cashew cream 🌱

• Add butter for extra richness 🧈

• Best served fresh and hot 😍

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve Palak Paneer with:

• Butter naan 🥮

• Tandoori roti 🌾

• Jeera rice 🍚

• Plain basmati rice 🍽️

Perfect for:

• Daily meals 🏡

• Festive lunches 🎉

• Special dinners ❤️

• Healthy comfort food 🌿

Creamy, green, and gently spiced — Palak Paneer is comfort food that nourishes the body and soul, one spoonful at a time. 🥬🧀✨

Thank You💞