Cheesy Palak Paneer with Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese
How to Make
- 1.
Blanch the spinach in hot water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to cold water. Blend it with green chillies into a smooth paste — the green base of our easy palak paneer recipe.
- 2.
Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin. Once it splutters, add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
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Pour in the tomato purée, followed by turmeric and coriander. Cook until the masala thickens and oil separates.
- 4.
Stir in the spinach paste. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. This step brings your quick palak paneer recipe to life.
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Add Britannia, The Laughing Cow Cheese cubes. Stir till they melt into the curry, giving your paneer spinach recipe a rich, creamy boost.
- 6.
Gently fold in paneer cubes. Sprinkle garam masala, add salt, and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
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Add fresh cream (optional) for that indulgent touch — a mom-approved shortcut in the best palak paneer recipe playbook!
Fun Facts About Palak Paneer
- Spinach was introduced to India from Persia around the 7th century and gradually became a staple in the kitchen, replacing stronger greens in everyday cooking.
- Fresh Spinach Day, celebrated on July 16th, is a fun, unofficial observance that highlights the taste and health benefits of fresh spinach — just another reason to whip up your favourite paneer spinach recipe!
- With spinach’s iron and vitamins A, C & K, and paneer’s calcium and protein, this easy palak paneer recipe is both comforting and packed with nutrition for the whole family.