Palak Paneer
Creamy spinach curry with soft paneer cheese cubes, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a touch of cream.
⏱ 35 minServes 4Indian
Ingredients
- •500g fresh spinach
- •200g paneer cheese, cubed
- •2 tablespoons ghee
- •1 medium onion, finely chopped
- •2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- •2 green chilies, minced
- •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- •1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- •1 teaspoon garam masala
- •1/4 cup heavy cream
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •2 tablespoons tomato paste
- •1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
Directions
- 1Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then blend into a smooth puree.
- 2Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
- 3Add chopped onions and cook until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies for 1 minute.
- 4Add tomato paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala, cooking for 2 minutes.
- 5Pour in the spinach puree and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6Gently fold in the paneer cubes and cream, then simmer for another 5 minutes without stirring too much.
- 7Season with salt to taste and serve hot with rice or naan.
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