Palak Paneer aka Saag Paneer

Palak Paneer, also known as Saag Paneer, is a nutritious vegetarian dish from India. It is made by blending spinach and paneer to create a flavorful paste. This delicious and wholesome recipe can be prepared in just half an hour, making it a quick and healthy option for any meal.

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Debjani's Note

I haven't shared a Paneer recipe in a while, believe it or not, the last time I wrote about Paneer was in March 2017. That post was about Quinoa Pulao with Spice-infused Paneer! But don't think that I've stopped cooking Paneer at home. In fact, I make Paneer at least once a week for my daughter. She enjoys Paneer in any form! I just haven't documented or shared those recipes here. That's why I've decided to share a Paneer recipe that Pasta loves, Mehebub dislikes, and I happily eat without any complaints! And that recipe is Palak Paneer, also known as Saag Paneer.

Palak Paneer a dish that my daughter loves

Palak Paneer is a well-known delicacy from North India that needs no introduction. I prepare it frequently at home, as it serves multiple purposes for us. My daughter, Pasta, is not a fan of vegetables and tends to reject everything I serve her, except for Shukto. However, she enjoys dishes like Palak Paneer or Sarson Ka saag, where the greens are cooked in the form of a paste. I find Palak Paneer to be a satisfying vegetarian dish because it combines the goodness of spinach with the richness of paneer.

However, when it comes to serving Palak Paneer to Mehebub, it's a different story altogether. He simply despises it. Whenever I make Palak Paneer, I end up preparing something else for him. He can't believe that his own daughter loves Palak Paneer. Every time I cook it, he ends up saying that Pasta is nothing like him, but rather a smaller version of her mother.

Perfect Palak Paneer Recipe - variations

The method I follow to make Palak Paneer is a patiently simmered one, resulting in a Palak Paneer that boasts a hue akin to pistachios rather than the usual leafy green. I must note that there are countless Palak Paneer recipes out there, but I stick to the one I learned from a friendly neighbor during our time in Gurgaon. Many individuals express concern about preserving the traditional leafy green shade of Palak, or spinach. However, Auntie's Shag Paneer diverged from the norm with its delightful pistachio-like color. According to her, achieving this dish's optimal flavor requires slow-cooking the spinach paste, with the color fading the longer it simmers. Moreover, I observed her generous use of fresh cream, which further contributes to the unique hue.

Here's how I make Palak Paneer at Debjanir Rannaghar!

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