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Paneer with spinach Recipe
Prep Time | 30 minutes |
Cook Time | 30 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 750 g/1½lb baby spinach washed
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 large onion chopped
- piece thumb-sizedof fresh ginger peeled and sliced into long julienne
- 1 tbsp ½chopped garlic
- 1-2 green chillies whole
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- Salt to taste
- 250 g/8¾oz ready-made paneer cut into cubes, available from some supermarkets and Asian grocers
- tsp ½-1garam masala
- 6 tbsp whole milk or 4double cream
- 1-2 tsp Lemon juice or to taste
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Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in hot water for three minutes or until wilted. Drain into a colander and run cold water over it until cool. In a food processor or blender, blend to a smooth paste and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the cumin and fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, then add the onion and fry over a low heat for about six minutes, until soft. Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and cook for a further minute.
- Add the ground coriander and salt to taste. Cook for another 30 seconds then add the spinach and a splash of water if necessary. The mixture should be loose but not watery. Bring to a boil and then simmer for three minutes.
- Add the paneer cubes, garam masala and milk or cream. Stir and cook for a few minutes or until the spinach is nice and creamy. Stir in the lemon juice to taste. Serve with pilaff rice or naan bread.