Palak Paneer Stir Fry / Palak Paneer Dry Sabzi

5 from 86 votes

Palak Paneer Stir Fry / Palak Paneer Dry Sabzi

Palak paneer stir fry is an easy and simple dish made with spinach and Indian cottage cheese (paneer). This wholesome paneer palak sabzi is very versatile and can be served in many ways.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

1½ cups paneer (approximately 250 grams)
1½ cups frozen spinach (10 oz)
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 medium onion finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
½ inch ginger finely chopped
2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder or as per taste
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)
½ lemon

Instructions

Defrost the spinach and set it aside. If using fresh spinach, roughly chop it.
Heat oil in a frying pan or kadhai and add cumin seeds
Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until the onion is translucent
Add spinach, coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt
Mix well and cover it. Let it cook for 6-7 minutes (or until the spices and spinach is done)
If the spinach is too dry, add ¼ cup water and cover
Once the spinach cooks, add paneer and mix gently
Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat
Turn off the heat. Add garam masala and lemon juice
Mix gently and serve hot

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Notes

I am using frozen spinach in this dish. Make sure to defrost it before using it. Fresh spinach can also be used. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.

I have used 10 oz of frozen spinach. If you are using fresh spinach, you will need around 1 pound to get the equivalent amount.

I use equal quantities of spinach and cheese. You can increase the amount of spinach and make using a 2 to 1 ratio.

A combination of greens can also be used. Methi (fenugreek leaves), collard greens, and chards can be added along with spinach.

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