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पालक पनीर रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe in Hindi)
પાલક પનીર ની રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe in Gujarati)

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palak paneer recipe | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | with 24 amazing images.

palak paneer recipe is one of the many of the best loved vegetarian Punjabi dishes are the ones where paneer is combined with a vegetable. Paneer is widely used and very popular in Punjab due to the abundance of milk and milk products in the area.

To make homemade palak paneer you need to make a spinach puree first. Then heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously. Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the salt, garam masala and fresh cream and mix well. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes. Serve spinach with cottage cheese hot.

Some tips to make the perfect palak paneer recipe. 1. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its colour and the Palak Paneer gravy will come out dark. 2. Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. It is a very important step in the Palak Paneer Recipe as you do not want to overcook the spinach. 3. We do not add the garam masala in the beginning because adding it earlier would make it bitter.

This combination of spinach and paneer is not only highly nutritious, but is a splendid blend of taste, texture and flavour. The paneer in this homemade palak paneer recipe has been fried to add some extra flavour. You can however add the paneer pieces without frying if required.

Serve homemade palak paneer with rotis or parathas.

Enjoy palak paneer recipe | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheesee | with detailed step by step photos below.

Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe

Preparation Time

20 Mins

Cooking Time

10 Mins

Total Time

30 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

For Palak Paneer

Method

For palak paneer
 

  1. To make palak paneer, blanch the spinach in a vesselful of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Drain, refresh with cold water and keep aside to cool for sometime.
  3. Blend in a mixer to a smooth purée and keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
  5. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously.
  7. Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the salt, garam masala and fresh cream and mix well.
  9. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Serve the palak paneer hot.


Handy tip:
 

  1. 4 bunches of spinach will approximately yield 10 cups of chopped spinach.

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How to make Palak Paneer

 

    1. To make palak paneer recipe | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | we will take approximately 4 bunches of spinach. 

    2. Remove the hard stems of the leaves by chopping them off.

    3. Place the leaves in a colander and wash them thoroughly under running water to get rid of all the dirt.

    4. Now place the spinach on a clean, dry surface and chop it. You will get about 10 cups of chopped spinach.

    5. Boil enough water in a deep non-stick pan.

    6. Once the water is hot, add the spinach to it.

    7. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its color and the Palak Paneer gravy will come out dark.

    8. Drain the spinach using a strainer.

    9. Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. It is a very important step in the Palak Paneer Recipe as you do not want to overcook the spinach.

    10. Once cooled slightly, add the spinach to a mixer jar.

    11. Blend the spinach to a smooth purée and keep aside. This should be the consistency. Keep aside.

    12. Heat the oil in a kadhai or a deep non-stick pan.

    13. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.

    14. Now add the garlic to this.

    15. With it also add the ginger. If you are Jain, you can avoid adding onion, garlic and ginger in the Palak Paneer Recipe. 

    16. Also add the green chillies. Here the chillies are finely chopped, but you can also add green chilli paste if you have that readymade. You can buy the paste form a store or make Green chilli paste at home.

    17. Finally add the turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

    18. Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously. When the pulp and onions are cooked well, there will be a layer of oil that will form around the mixture when the moisture evaporates. You can refer to this recipe to make fresh tomato pulp at home.

    19. Now add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

    20. Now add the salt.

    21. Also add the garam masala. This gives a nice, earthy taste to the Palak Paneer. We do not add the garam masala in the beginning because adding it earlier would make it bitter.

    22. Finally add the fresh cream to the palak paneer | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | and mix well. Do not cook the cream too much as there are chances it might split.

    23. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook Palak Paneer on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.

    24. Serve the palak paneer | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese |  hot alongside garlic naan

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Tips for palak paneer

 

    1. Blanch the spinach for 2 to 3 minutes. If you boil the spinach for long, the spinach will lose its colour and the Palak Paneer gravy will come out dark.
    2. Run the strainer below cold water to refresh the spinach. This stops the cooking process of the spinach. It is a very important step in the Palak Paneer Recipe as you do not want to overcook the spinach.
    3. We do not add the garam masala in the beginning because adding it earlier would make it bitter.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
 

Energy320 cal
Protein11.8 g
Carbohydrates15 g
Fiber5.8 g
Fat23.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium114 mg

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Yogesh Jogdand

March 30, 2022, 9:11 a.m.

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Tarla Dalal

March 30, 2022, 9:11 a.m.

Thanks Yogesh. Keep trying and posting your comments.Happy cooking.

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pooja

March 30, 2022, 9 a.m.

I loved it . It''s too easy

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Tarla Dalal

March 30, 2022, 9 a.m.

Thanks Pooja. We are delighted that the Palak Paneer came out well. Keep trying new recipes and posting your comments. We would love to hear from you.

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Mansi

Jan. 19, 2022, 12:42 p.m.

It''s very easy to make.my daughter loved it too much.definitely I will make one more time.

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 19, 2022, 12:42 p.m.

Thanks Mansi. Glad your daughter liked the palak paneer. Keep trying new recipes and posting your comments. We would love to hear from you.

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Foodie#464767

May 29, 2021, 3:26 a.m.

This is a staple at our home. Everyone, including the kids love it.

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Lynda

April 26, 2021, 3:25 p.m.

This is an easy recipe with fantastic results. My daughter is picky about her Palak and she loved it (she suggested I make the Paneer chunks a little smaller :-) I did fudge with the cream an used yogart instead on one dinner and it was OK. Tonight I have to use powederd ginger since I am out of the fresh (I so hate to use anything but fresh but I''m not going out in this rain!) so I will have to tell you if it had a dramatic affect.

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Tarla Dalal

April 26, 2021, 3:25 p.m.

Thanks Lynda. So thrilled that your daughter loved the recipe. Give posting your feedback to us.

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n_katira

Feb. 28, 2021, 1:31 p.m.

just gorgeous. tastes almost like a restaurant subzi.

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Feb. 26, 2021, 9:44 p.m.

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Foodie #562952

Jan. 21, 2021, 2:16 p.m.

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Deepraj Tamang

Jan. 16, 2021, 1:31 p.m.

It''s a great recipe I like this recipe Many many Thankyou

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 16, 2021, 1:31 p.m.

Thanks Deepraj. We would love to hear from you again. Let us know which recipes you love.

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Priyanka Valendra

Jan. 13, 2021, 10:44 p.m.

It was a very easy recipe. My two years old son loved to eat it. Thank you for sharing the recipes.

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 13, 2021, 10:44 p.m.

Welcome Priyanka. We would love to hear from you again.

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Savita sanjay Jadhav

Jan. 11, 2021, 8:35 p.m.

Nice recipe and very good preparation ,nice test,I like this to much as well to my daughter and son. Thanks

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 11, 2021, 8:35 p.m.

Thanks Savita for your feedback. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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sheeban khan

Jan. 4, 2021, 12:18 a.m.

This is very fantastic dish I like this this is my favourite dish

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 4, 2021, 12:18 a.m.

Thanks Sheeban. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Rudrani shandilya

Dec. 14, 2020, 7:53 p.m.

Last night I prepare palak paneer, exactly as these recipe to surprise my mother. Her reaction was priceless.. Thank you so much. :-) have a good day

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 14, 2020, 7:53 p.m.

Thanks Rudrani. We are thrilled that your mom loved the palak paneer. Well cooked by you!!!

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siksha sunwar

Oct. 13, 2020, 10:30 p.m.

wow very nice recipe. tnk u.....

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Tarla Dalal

Oct. 13, 2020, 10:30 p.m.

Thanks Siksha. We are delighted you loved the paneer palak recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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mahalaxmi

Oct. 12, 2020, 11:05 a.m.

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Ellora

Oct. 10, 2020, 5:10 p.m.

Delicious. Quick receipe

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Pradeep panicker

Aug. 10, 2020, 7:24 p.m.

recipe is tasty and yammy!!

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 10, 2020, 7:24 p.m.

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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swati sinha

Aug. 8, 2020, 2:09 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 8, 2020, 2:09 p.m.

Thanks Swati. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy cooking.

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Abhinandan

Aug. 5, 2020, 9:53 a.m.

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 5, 2020, 9:53 a.m.

Thanks Abhinandan. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Foodie #638747

July 25, 2020, 10:57 a.m.

My husband doesn''t like paneer and after tasting the dish (palak paneer), his pallet for paneer and palak has changed and he loved it. Absolutely delicious.

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ajaykshah

July 19, 2020, 3:24 p.m.

its really a classic restaurant receipe great tarlaji i love you

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Radha Hoizal

June 5, 2020, 4:18 p.m.

Yesterday being Sunday,it was a relaxing day for me so I thought of making some easy and tasty recipe so I tried out palak paneer and it turned out to be extremely yummy.I was more happy when my children also enjoyed it.Its exam time and they also ask for something interesting so I found that this was the best option.Also to the above recipe I added 1/2 tsp of dhana jeera powder and the taste was simply good.

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Foodie #543511

July 31, 2018, 9:05 a.m.

can you please tell me why my palak turns bitter? and no amount of sugar or cream helps at times..! where am I going wrong?

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Tarla Dalal

July 31, 2018, 9:05 a.m.

Hi, Ensure that you blanch the spinach just for 2-3 minutes and not more than that. Drain and refresh it immediately, overcooking makes the spinach bitter flavour .

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Loni

July 14, 2017, 4:21 p.m.

Just wonderful I really enjoyed this recipe very much. This is also a compliment my Norwegian Elkhound has a nose for what is healthy and tasty and I couldnt even keep him away from my plate. Thankyou I will be making this again and againxx

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Tarla Dalal

July 14, 2017, 4:21 p.m.

Hi Loni, Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate it. Do try other recipes and let us know your feedback. Happy cooking :)

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Sumit

May 20, 2017, 1:20 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

May 20, 2017, 1:20 p.m.

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Namrata Srivastava

Sept. 10, 2016, 6:09 p.m.

I always liked palak paneer but dint cook it like this. Today when i was about to make it my i thought why not try it in a different pattern so i searched in the internet and obviously among all the links anybody would click on to tarla dalal recipes. They are simple yet delicious. I have tried many recipes of yours maam and as always my palak paneer has also turned out to be yummy. My family specially my mother in law is happy to taste it although i dint cook in her way. Thanks for the recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 10, 2016, 6:09 p.m.

Namrata, you are too kind in your words and we are delighted you like out recipes. Its lovely people like you who inspire our teams to work harder and make better recipes for all to benefit. With gratitude.

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shivani

Sept. 10, 2016, 6:38 a.m.

Hii aunti ur recipe of palak pneer really helps me alot to impress my laws when i cooked first in the kitchen.thanku aunti ????

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Harsh Raj

Sept. 7, 2016, 10:41 a.m.

I really don''t know how to cook but after reading this recipe i tried this at home to surprise my parents. Both amazed after eating because this was the first dish made by me apart from instant noodles. thank u so much :)

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 7, 2016, 10:41 a.m.

Fab news Harsh. Who said you can''t cook!!! Well done. Nice of you to let us know. Wish you happy cooking.

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aikta rathi

Aug. 30, 2016, 9:05 p.m.

Thanks tarla ji it was amazing everybody liked it

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 30, 2016, 9:05 p.m.

Thanks Aikta. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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kausar

Aug. 30, 2016, 11:18 a.m.

Yes it was 2 good appearance wise and also taste wise

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Tarla Dalal

Aug. 30, 2016, 11:18 a.m.

Thanks Kausar. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Foodie #641646

Aug. 25, 2016, 1:09 p.m.

Love this recipe.

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Surinder

May 24, 2016, 3:42 p.m.

I m going for it tomorrow , but on a pre note .. must confess you are the lifeline for we punjabi husbands to handle kitchen when required .. thanks

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Janvi K

March 14, 2016, 11:01 a.m.

Very easy to make. Looks and tastes just like we eat at restaurant!

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Varsha

Feb. 3, 2016, 9:41 a.m.

Is it 25 ginger grated?? That cant be right.

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 3, 2016, 9:41 a.m.

Varsha, thanks for pointing the error. Its 25 mm, ginger, grated. The error has been rectified.

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Richa

Jan. 20, 2016, 7:06 p.m.

fast and best recipe i can cook by easy steps thnku

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 20, 2016, 7:06 p.m.

Thanks Richa. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy cooking.

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Pallavi

Jan. 16, 2016, 5:10 p.m.

Thank you for the receipe, it saved me...:-)Its very easy and tasty too...

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 16, 2016, 5:10 p.m.

Thanks Pallavi. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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papiya

Jan. 11, 2016, 3:30 a.m.

Pls suggest alternative of cream

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Tarla Dalal

Jan. 11, 2016, 3:30 a.m.

Thanks Papiya. You can omit the cream or else you can also use malai

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Archana

Jan. 8, 2016, 3:52 p.m.

thanks a lot for this recipe. really very well explained.

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Aikta

Dec. 31, 2015, 11:40 a.m.

Thanks tarla aunty

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 31, 2015, 11:40 a.m.

Thanks Aikta. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Radhika

Dec. 29, 2015, 9:44 a.m.

I prepared it today... It is just awesome... Thanks for sharing receipe!

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 29, 2015, 9:44 a.m.

Thanks Radhika. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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charu

Nov. 28, 2015, 10:06 a.m.

maine kal apne jsise btaya waise hi 1st time palak paneer bnaya tha.sb ko bhoot pasand aya.thnx

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Marius

Nov. 27, 2015, 4:16 p.m.

thank you for this wonderful recipe. We love palak paneer when we are going to the indian restaurant. Today I made palak paneer following your recipe, it was as tasty as we know it from the restaurant. I will definitly prepare it again. I also prepared paper dosa and sambhar from this app, it was as like as I know it from South-India. Thanks again. Best regards from Germany!

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 27, 2015, 4:16 p.m.

Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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Mrs Alpana Sinha

Nov. 18, 2015, 5:03 p.m.

I have tried this receipes many times .. it comes very well and simple to make also .. thanks for this receipe

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Aadil

Sept. 1, 2015, 3:21 p.m.

I am from south Africa and and we visited india and we tried this yummy dish and decided to make it at home and it was amazing and loved this dish

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 1, 2015, 3:21 p.m.

Thanks Aadil. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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Rutvi

June 15, 2015, 3:27 p.m.

I have made many dishes referring your site Tarla Aunty. It turns out to be perfect each time. Thanks for saving the working new bahus ??

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Tarla Dalal

June 15, 2015, 3:27 p.m.

Hi Rutvi , we are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe and thank you for your kind words that inspire the Tarla Dalal team. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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Rashmi Rajesh Mehta

Dec. 26, 2014, 10:18 a.m.

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rakhiinindia.in

July 17, 2014, 2:25 p.m.

Thank you very much, your Palak Paneer was very tasty. Your recipe is very easy to follow. Certainly I will share this relationship with my relatives. My family will enjoy it Thanks

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Megha

Feb. 25, 2013, 9:38 a.m.

Hello Tarla mam, Thanks for such delicious recipes. I was not that good at cooking but after trying ur receipes ,I turned out to be a good cook for my husband. He now pleasantly takes his lunch to office n m so glad when he praises me for that. Thanks again. Happy cooking

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 25, 2013, 9:38 a.m.

Hi Megha, Thank you very much for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you all enjoyed it. Happy Cooking !!

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Sudhir Vats

Nov. 21, 2012, 10:32 a.m.

Is it necessary to put turmeric power. Normally in green veggie turmeric is not recommended

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ginnikhosa

May 26, 2012, 1:35 p.m.

Hi tarla mam I love cooking. And your recipes help me alot .thanks

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Tarla Dalal

May 26, 2012, 1:35 p.m.

Thank you for your kind words Ginnikhosa. Do keep trying your recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

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ARABI MUKHOPADHYAY

Dec. 2, 2011, 10:43 a.m.

Thanks a lot tarla aunty....I m a big fan of ur cooking...I tried this recepie...its Just awesome...

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 2, 2011, 10:43 a.m.

Delighted to hear from you Arabi. Do try some more recipes and give your feed back. Hppy Cooking!!!

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Sasanka Vishnubhotla

June 13, 2011, 6:28 a.m.

Came out pretty well. But probably the ginger and garlic were on the higher side.

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Tarla Dalal

June 13, 2011, 6:28 a.m.

Thanks Sasanka for your feedback.

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Foodie #618231

Dec. 9, 2010, 11:32 a.m.

This has become my signature dish! It''s very simple and always turns out great. Thank you!

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Mittal Jay Rajani

Nov. 1, 2010, 5:21 a.m.

It is really yummy and very easy to make. I love it.

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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 1, 2010, 5:21 a.m.

Thanks Mittal. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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sasikala

Sept. 26, 2010, 4:40 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

Sept. 26, 2010, 4:40 p.m.

Thanks Sasikala. We are delighted you loved the Palak Paneer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.

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