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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Cubes of paneer in a silky spiced spinach sauce, finished with a swirl of cream. Serve with naan for scooping.

Serves 4
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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.

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