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There is no lack of choice regarding paneer<\/a> gravies in Indian cuisine. And, if you have ever wondered how two of the most famous ones, Paneer Makhani vs Palak Paneer, fare against each other, this article is for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on as we discuss everything you need to know about these scrumptious Indian curries that use paneer as the primary protein source.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paneer Makhani vs Palak Paneer: The Similarities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While they may not look alike, you will find quite a few similarities when comparing Paneer Makhani vs Palak Paneer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious one: they both feature Indian cottage cheese: paneer cubes. You can use homemade paneer, which is quite tender, or the store-bought variety, which requires pre-soaking in hot water for 15 minutes or so. The hot water softens the Indian cottage cheese, which is then ready to be cooked.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, a lot of the same ingredients feature in both these gravies. Yes, there are some differences, which we will discuss later on, but many spices and gravy base ingredients are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, both curries use tomato in their base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also have to add fenugreek leaves, garam masala (whole and ground), bay leaves, and heavy cream to these dishes. In both recipes, heavy cream is traditionally used as a topper and not in the recipe itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Palak paneer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

However, you can also make Palak Paneer with a cream base. Find out more about palak paneer curry vs cream base<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite having spinach, the texture of Palak Paneer vs Paneer Makhani is not much different. You must blend ingredients like tomatoes and spinach to make a smooth paste, giving both curries a silky and creamy texture. Although, some versions of the Palak Paneer recipe do not blend the tomato and onion gravy, making it a little more coarse in texture than a Paneer Makhani.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paneer Makhani vs Palak Paneer: The Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paneer Makhani and Palak Paneer are fan-favorite curries at Indian restaurants worldwide. However, they are much different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paneer Makhani is made in unsalted butter instead of oil, as the name suggests – Makhani means buttery. Conversely, Palak Paneer is a delicious way to add spinach to your meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amongst all, Palak Paneer is one of the dishes that helps mums to sneak greens into their kid's diet and making the served bowls go empty.

You can club this dish with jeera rice or chappati. It doesn't involve much time to prepare and is healthier compared to other paneer dishes pic.twitter.com\/zRNRbYjZ2z<\/a><\/p>— Subziwalla (@subziwalla) December 11, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>