Palak paneer explained

Palak paneer
Alternate Name:Palak chhena
Country:India
Region:India
Course:Main
Served:Hot
Main Ingredient:Spinach, paneer/chhena, onions

Palak paneer (pronounced as /paːlək pəniːɾ/) or palak chhena[1] is an Indian dish[2] consisting of chhena[3] or paneer in a thick paste made from puréed spinach, called palak in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, and other Indian languages.[4] [5] [6]

The terms palak chhena and saag chhena are sometimes used interchangeably in restaurants in the Anglosphere. However, saag chhena is different from traditional palak chhena in that it contains other green leafy vegetables, such as mustard greens, whereas palak paneer only contains spinach.[7] [8] [9] Dhaba restaurants often specialize in palak chhena.

Preparation

Palak paneer is prepared by first boiling and pureeing spinach. The puree is then mixed with sautéed tomatoes and onions. Grilled cubes of paneer are then added to the puree. Palak paneer is typically spiced with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder and cumin.[10] [11] [12]

Serving

Palak paneer is served hot with a side dish such as roti, naan, parathas, makki ki roti, or boiled rice. It can also be served with onions on the side for a more traditional approach.

In recent years, there have been fusion variations of palak paneer. In July 2020, a Bangalore-based food blogger posted her variation of palak paneer idli. The dish sparked conversation on Twitter and Instagram about the unusual combination of these two North and South Indian dishes.[13] [14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: छेना कॉर्न पालक (Chena Corn Palak recipe in Hindi) रेसिपी बनाने की विधि in Hindi by Rimjhim Agarwal . 2023-04-01 . Cookpad . 18 March 2019 . hi.
  2. Web site: PALAK PANEER (INDIAN FRESH SPINACH WITH PANEER CHEESE) . Pastime . Palatable.
  3. Book: Wennakoski-Bielicki, Lakshmi . Pure Vegetarian: 108 Indian-Inspired Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul . 2015-07-21 . Shambhala Publications . 978-1-61180-144-6 . en.
  4. Web site: spinach - Meaning in hindi - Shabdkosh. 2020-10-13. www.shabdkosh.com.
  5. Web site: spinach - Meaning in marathi - Shabdkosh. 2020-10-13. www.shabdkosh.com.
  6. Web site: spinach - Meaning in gujarati - Shabdkosh. 2020-10-13. www.shabdkosh.com.
  7. News: palak paneer recipe, how to make palak paneer best palak paneer recipe. amit. dassana. 2013-05-22. Veg Recipes of India. 2018-11-02. en-US.
  8. News: LeVaux. Ari. 15 May 2020. Summer blend: Mix up some spinach, spices for palak paneer. The Palm Beach Post.
  9. Web site: 2013-05-22. Palak Paneer Easy Palak Paneer Recipe » Dassana's Veg Recipes. 2020-10-13. Dassana's Veg Recipes. en-US.
  10. Web site: 12 May 2023 . Easy, Creamy, Tasty Palak Paneer Recipe Hindi पालक पनीर रेसिपी . 11 May 2023 . hothindirecipe.in.
  11. Web site: Palak Paneer Recipe How to Make Palak Paneer Palak Paneer. 2020-10-13. NDTV Food.
  12. Book: Pitre. Urvashi. Indian Instant Pot® Cookbook: Traditional Indian Dishes Made Easy and Fast. September 19, 2017. Rockridge Press. 978-1939754547. 88.
  13. Web site: 'Palak Paneer Idli' is a North-South Fusion Dish that Twitter Doesn't Want to Have. 2020-10-14. News18. 29 July 2020 .
  14. Web site: 2020-07-30. There's now a palak paneer idli that has sparked a debate on social media. 2020-10-14. The Indian Express. en.

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