Palak Paneer (Indian Fresh Spinach with Paneer Cheese) Recipe #25348
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.
by Sue L
1 hour | 15 min prep
SERVES 6
- 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
- 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
- Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 Tbsp. water until tender; remove from heat.
- Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tbsp. 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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