PALAK (SPINACH) PANEER

Palak (Spinach) Paneer image

Provided by Heather Parrish Maliakal

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 oz package chopped frozen spinach
1/3 lb fried paneer
2 medium tomatoes pureed
1 tsp ginger chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp tuermeric
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 pinch asafetida
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
1/3 c cream

Steps:

1. If using frozen spinach, thaw and blend just enough to get a creamy texture, but without allowing it to become pasty.
2. Blend tomatoes and ginger to make a puree.
3. Mix coriander, turmeric and red chili with tomato puree and set aside.
4. Mix whole wheat flour with cream and set aside.
5. Heat oil to hot but not smoking.
6. Add cumin and asafetida to oil, allow to crack.
7. Add tomato puree and let cook until it reduces by half.
8. Add spinach and cook, covered, over med-low heat for 10 minutes.
9. Add cream mixture and paneer, let this cook another 4-5 minutes.
10. Transfer to serving dish and enjoy with naan or rice.