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Palak Paneer (Creamed Spinach with Fresh Curd Cheese)

Palak Paneer (Creamed Spinach with Fresh Curd Cheese) is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic vegetarian dish of spinach greens and fresh paneer cheese in a spiced gravy base finished with cream. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Creamed Spinach with Fresh Curd Cheese (Palak Paneer).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

4–6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : CurryVegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesCheese RecipesIndian Recipes



Ingredients:

1 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 hot green chilli, minced
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp ghee (or oil)
2 large bunches of spinach, washed, trimmed and finely chopped
4 tbsp single cream
home-made paneer cheese (made from 2l milk), cut into 1.5cm cubes
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt

Method:

Combine the ginger and chilli in a food processor with 3 tbsp water. Process to a paste then add the ground coriander seeds, paprika, cumin and turmeric. Blend to a smooth paste then turn this mixture into a bowl.

Heat the ghee in a heavy, flame-proof casserole then add the spice paste and fry, stirring constantly, for about 90 seconds, or until very fragrant. Add the spinach then carefully fold into the spice mixture.

Continue cooking over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach has begun to wilt. Fold in the cream at this point then add the cubed paneer along with the garam masala and the salt. Continue cooking for 5 minutes more, or until thoroughly heated through.

Serve immediately.