Palak Paneer

Ingredients (14)

• 1 lb fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen)
• 12 oz paneer, cubed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 green chili
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp ghee or butter
• Naan for serving

Steps

1. Blanch the spinach 1 minute, plunge into cold water, squeeze and blend to a smooth purée with the chili and a splash of water.
2. Brown the paneer cubes in 1 tablespoon ghee until golden. Set aside.
3. Cook the onion in the remaining ghee until soft. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and turmeric for 1 minute, then the tomatoes until broken down.
4. Stir in the spinach purée and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt.
5. Fold in the paneer, cream and garam masala. Warm through and serve with naan.