Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer (ปนีร์ในซอสผักโขม)
Fresh paneer in a smooth spinach purée folded with cream, ginger and garlic, finished with cumin and dried red chilli.
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About Palak Paneer
Palak paneer is a Punjabi classic that pairs soft cottage cheese with a smooth puree of spinach, and it is as much a staple of home kitchens as it is of restaurants across North India. Done properly it is bright green and earthy; done carelessly it turns dull and bitter, which is why technique matters here.
The spinach is blanched briefly and then shocked in ice water before being pureed, a step many kitchens skip but the one that locks in the vivid green rather than letting it dull to olive. The puree is folded with fresh cream, ginger, and garlic, and finished with a tempering of cumin and dried red chilli, then the paneer cubes go in. That paneer is fresh and is cubed before service, so it stays tender within the sauce. Spices are ground fresh daily, the kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork, and ghee is the cooking fat, with oil instead of ghee on request — the dish still contains paneer and cream, so it is vegetarian rather than vegan.
The flavour is mild and savoury, the spinach kept from any bitterness by the careful blanching and a touch of cream, with the cumin tempering adding gentle warmth. The spice is restrained so the spinach itself leads, and the dish carries a wholesome, iron-and-protein-rich quality from the greens and cheese together. The colour stays a clean bright green rather than a muddy dark one.
It is best served hot with lachha paratha or plain wheat roti, both of which suit the smooth, semi-thick sauce, though it also works alongside steamed rice. A simple onion salad rounds it out.
The kitchen cooks to order from 9 AM to 11:30 PM every day, with last orders half an hour before close; Phetchaburi MRT is about five minutes away on foot.
There is more paneer where this came from — our paneer page covers which one to order with which bread, and the wider vegetarian menu has the dals and sabzis that go alongside it. It sits in our Vegetarian Main Courses menu, and regulars often order it alongside Paneer Butter Masala.
รายละเอียด Palak Paneer (ปนีร์ในซอสผักโขม)
ชีสปนีร์สดเคี่ยวในซอสผักโขมบดละเอียดสีเขียวสดใสกับขิง กระเทียม และเครื่องเทศคัดสรร อุดมด้วยธาตุเหล็กและคุณค่าทางโภชนาการ ตำรับดั้งเดิมปัญจาบ รสชาติอ่อนละมุน หอมกลิ่นยี่หร่า
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the spinach completely pureed?
Yes, we blend the spinach into a smooth, bright green sauce.
Does it have a bitter taste?
No, the spinach is blanched properly and balanced with spices and a touch of cream to remove bitterness.
Is this a healthy option?
It is one of the lighter gravies on the menu — spinach purée with paneer and a modest amount of cream. If you prefer it lighter still, ask for it without the cream.
Are the spices overpowering?
No, it uses mild spices to let the natural flavour of the spinach shine.
Can I eat this with parathas?
Absolutely, it pairs well with lachha paratha or plain wheat roti.
