Palak Paneer
Soft cubes of paneer in a vivid, gently spiced spinach sauce. A North Indian restaurant favorite that is easy at home.
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
LevelMedium
Allergens: Milk. Always check labels.
Ingredients
Method
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then plunge into ice water. Squeeze out and blend with the green chili and a little water to a smooth purée.
- Heat the oil, add the cumin seeds, then the onion and cook until golden. Add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes, coriander, turmeric and salt and cook until soft and jammy.
- Stir in the spinach purée and simmer for 5 minutes, adding water if it is too thick.
- Add the paneer and garam masala and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and serve with rice or naan.
Cook's tip: The ice-water bath keeps the spinach bright green.
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