Ingredient appreciation — what makes Palak Paneer special

What sets Palak Paneer apart is the handling of tamarind. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich and complex result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, and climate. The a family home kitchen on a weekend atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had nimbu pani lemon water as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Palak Paneer is the place to start.