Palak Paneer (Indian Fresh Spinach with Paneer Cheese)

Name: Palak Paneer (Indian Fresh Spinach with Paneer Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 bags Baby Spinach (5 ounce); 1 large onion; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp chopped garlic; 0.5 cup chopped tomato; 3 tbsp plain yogurt; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp salt; 8 oz paneer cheese; 0.25 cup heavy cream

Paneer, spinach and tomato come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with cinnamon and cardamom and simmered on the stove.

1 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 45 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
30 min
4
Remove from heat. Take half of spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender, and return to mixture and stir.
5
Slowly stir in heavy cream, and heat through on low heat. Add paneer cubes. Serve.