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Palak Paneer - express

Assemble your palak paneer at home using our deli products sold at our very own Shanti Market

Cooking time
10 min
Portions
2 st
Svårighetsgrad
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 st
    A jar of Palak Vajdi (280 g)
  • 1 msk
    Shanti's tikka spice mix
  • 2 dl
    Coconut milk
  • 2 dl
    Cream
  • 1 krm
    Powdered sugar
  • 1 st
    Change cubed fresh paneer (200 grams)
  • 1 krm
    Salt

How to do

  1. Heat a wok or pot with oil and fry the palak vadji and tikka spice while stirring for a minute.
  2. Add coconut milk and cook on high for about 3 minutes, stirring.
  3. Add cream, sugar, paneer and simmer for a couple of minutes until the stew has a creamy consistency.

Garnish

  1. Färsk koriander
  2. Bladspenat
  3. Körsbärstomater
  4. Fresh ginger, cut into thin sticks

Small facts about Palak Paneer - express

Palak paneer, a quintessential dish in Indian and Bengali cuisine, is a flavorful blend of spinach (palak) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). The origins of this dish can be traced back to North India, where both spinach and paneer have long been dietary staples. Spinach, rich in iron and vitamins, is pureed and cooked with a mixture of spices. Paneer, known for its mild flavor and firm texture, is added to this sauce, absorbing the aromatic spices. In Bengali cuisine, variations of palak paneer often incorporate local ingredients and cooking techniques, making it a versatile dish enjoyed with rice or flatbreads. The combination of nutritious spinach and protein-rich paneer makes palak paneer a beloved and healthful choice in Indian households.