Palak paneer
Palak paneer (pronounced [paːlək pəniːɾ]) is a vegetarian dish originating from the Indian subcontinent,[1] consisting of paneer (a type of cottage cheese) in a thick paste made from puréed spinach and seasoned with ginger, garlic, garam masala, and other spices.[2]
Palak paneer, Indian cheese in a pureed spinach sauce | |
Course | Main |
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Place of origin | Indian Subcontinent |
Region or state | North India |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Spinach, paneer, onions chopped |
Palak paneer may be called green paneer in some restaurants in the United States and Canada. That dish may contain mustard greens or other green leafy vegetables or green vegetables.[3] Dhaba restaurants often specialize in palak paneer.
It can be served as soup as well and is popular during winter.
Serving
Palak paneer is served hot with a side such as roti, naan, paranthas, makki di roti, or boiled rice. It can also be served with onions on the side for a more traditional approach.
See also
- Saag paneer
References
- Pastime, Palatable. "PALAK PANEER (INDIAN FRESH SPINACH WITH PANEER CHEESE)".
- Craft, Diyartn (26 February 2018). "Palak Paneer Recipe How to make Palak Paneer".
- amit, dassana (22 May 2013). "palak paneer recipe, how to make palak paneer | best palak paneer recipe". Veg Recipes of India. Retrieved 2 November 2018.