PALAK PANEER (INDIAN FRESH SPINACH WITH PANEER CHEESE)

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Creamy and rich, a delight to eat. A dish I fell in love with at a local restaurant and adapted a recipe to closely resemble theirs.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (5 ounce) bags Baby Spinach
1 large onion
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped tomato
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces paneer cheese, cut into cubes
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 tablespoons water until tender; remove from heat.
  • Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tablespoons ghee or oil until onion is translucent.
  • Then add garlic and chopped tomatoes, and reduce heat.
  • Cook this briefly and slowly blend in yogurt a little at a time to prevent curdling.
  • Add coriander, garam masala, paprika, and salt, mixing well.
  • Add cooked spinach with liquid, cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Take half of spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender, and return to mixture and stir.
  • Slowly stir in heavy cream, and heat through on low heat.
  • Add paneer cubes.
  • Serve.

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