palak paneer

Creamy spinach dish

Palak paneer is an Indian dish of paneer cheese cubes in a thick spinach sauce, typically seasoned with garlic, ginger, and spices like cumin and garam masala.

It's a staple of North Indian cuisine and a common vegetarian option at Indian restaurants: We ordered palak paneer and naan.

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Indian cuisine · North Indian · saag · green · masala · spice blend · naan · garlic · ginger · cumin · turmeric · ghee · vegetarian · rich · comfort food · spiced · basmati · rice dish

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G