Palak Paneer Stir-fry | Palak Paneer Dry Sabzi

Palak Paneer Stir-fry is a straightforward sabzi made with spinach and cottage cheese (paneer) which gets made very quickly.

Palak Paneer is a preferred vegetarian dish made with spinach and cottage cheese. The standard palak paneer is made by cooking spinach puree with onion, tomatoes and spices. Chunks of paneer  are then added to the spinach gravy and simmered until the paneer is cooked and becomes flavourful.  But, after I don’t have much time readily available or if I’m feeling lazy, then Palak paneer stir-fry is my go-to dish.  Palak paneer stir fry is pretty easy to make and gets made under half-hour.

Palak Paneer Stir fry is an ideal dish for days when you desire to rustle up something quickly. This pairs excellently with rotis with pickle on the side.

About Palak Paneer Stir Fry

Palak Paneer Stir Fry is a variation of the classic palak paneer dish. Paneer and palak are stir-fried with spices versus the normal palak paneer recipe.  Spinach is an excellent source of iron and paneer being wealthy in protein and calcium, this makes for a healthy recipe. Palak paneer stir fry served with rotis makes for a comforting meal.

Why we love this dish

It’s quick and straightforward to make

It’s healthy and healthful

It pairs well with rotis in addition to a side dish with dal chawal

List of ingredients to make Palak Paneer Stir Fry

Spinach (Palak) – Palak is one among the principal ingredients of this recipe. Use fresh spinach leaves.  I actually have used regular spinach leaves here. But, baby spinach also works well for this recipe.

Paneer : Use soft, fresh paneer for this recipe. It is extremely easy to make paneer at home. If you desire to make paneer at home, the recipe is here.

Spices : cumin seeds, green chillies, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala. It’s possible you’ll also add cumin coriander powder and amchoor to this dish though I actually have not used it.

Garlic & Onion : Use garlic generously for this recipe. It enhances the flavour of spinach.

Oil and salt

Step-wise recipe with photos

Chop paneer into cubes and put aside.

Wash and chop spinach and put aside.

Chop onion, green chillies and garlic.

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When the seeds start crackling, add chopped garlic. Saute for few seconds till the garlic turns fragrant.

Add chopped green chillies and onion.

Saute till the onion starts changing its color.

Add chopped spinach and saute for couple of minutes.

Add chopped paneer and blend well.

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Cook on low flame for a minute or two

Palak Paneer Stir fry is able to be served

Notes: Tomatoes may also be added to this. If adding tomatoes, add when the onion turns golden brown. After adding tomatoes, cook till tomatoes turn mushy after which add chopped palak and remainder of the strategy stays same.

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More Palak Recipes

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Palak Dhokla
Lassoni Aloo Palak
Dal Palak
Palak Puris
Lasooni Palak
Chana Dal Palak
Moong Palak Cheela
Palak Pakoda
Palak Khichdi
Lasooni Corn Palak
Palak Chole
Oats Palak Paratha
Moong Palak Paratha

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