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Hotel-Style Palak Paneer

Recipe by Venkatesh Bhat's Idhayam Thotta Samayal

A restaurant‑style Palak Paneer made with fresh spinach, paneer cubes, ghee, butter and fresh cream. The recipe uses a quick blanch‑and‑blend method for the spinach paste and finishes with a silky, bright‑green gravy that pairs perfectly with chapati, naan or rice.

EasyIndianServes 1

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Source Video
11m
Prep
27m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
48m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.22
Total cost
$6.22
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Blanch the spinach for exactly 1 minute to retain color and nutrients.
  • Cook the spinach paste until the raw garlic smell disappears; this prevents bitterness.
  • Do not over‑cook paneer after adding cream, or it will become rubbery.
  • Adjust water to achieve a smooth, not watery, gravy consistency.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil and ghee can splatter; keep a lid nearby.
  • Use caution when handling the boiling water for blanching.
  • Sharp knife required for cutting paneer; cut away from your body.

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