Palak Paneer

Name: Palak Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200g paneer, cut into cubes; 2 tbs ghee; 1 tbs whole cumin seeds; 2 tbs ground cumin; 5cm thumb ginger, finely dices; 6 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped; 2 green chilli, finely sliced; 2 tsp chilli powder; ½ tbs turmeric powder; 2 bunches English spinach, washed; 1 tbs ground coriander; 1 bunch coriander; 3 tbs plain yoghurt; 2 red onions, finely slices (reserve some, to serve)

I love Palak Paneer, Saag Paneer, however it comes really - my goto order when it comes to Indian food but also a favourite of mine to make at home ‘cause it is pretty simple, doesn't take long and PACKS in the flavour.

Serves: 4
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

200g paneer, cut into cubes
2 tbs ghee
1 tbs whole cumin seeds
2 tbs ground cumin
5cm thumb ginger, finely dices
6 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
2 green chilli, finely sliced
2 tsp chilli powder
½ tbs turmeric powder
2 bunches English spinach, washed
1 tbs ground coriander
1 bunch coriander
3 tbs plain yoghurt
2 red onions, finely slices (reserve some, to serve)

Method

Using a medium heat, fry off the paneer cubes in a little ghee until golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside until needed.
Next using the remaining ghee, fry off cumin seeds along with onion until onion softens. Next add in your ginger, garlic and chilli, fry off until aromatic and follow with the spices, combining well and gently toasting. Remove from heat and set aside.
Add spinach to pot of boiling water and blanch quickly until vibrant and green, strain in a colander and along with coriander add to ice water to stop the cooking process.
Blend spinach and coriander with a little water until smooth, add half the onion mix and blend again, finally add yoghurt and blend for a final time until silky.
Add the paneer back to the pan with the onions, pour over the spinach mix and warm through. Serve with rice and breads.