CHARISHMA'S PALAK PANEER

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This is a family favourite. I learnt this in Oman from a chef who used to come home part-time and cook for my family. He is no longer cooking for the family, but I have learnt this recipe well and make it on weekends. My husband adores the flavour.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Curries

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 kg panir, de-frosted
2 bunches spinach (palak)
2 tomatoes, puree of
1 large onion, chopped
1 inch piece ginger
salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 teaspoons cooking oil

Steps:

  • Boil spinach in a pot of water. Drain the water.
  • Soak the paneer in a bowl. Add water. Let it remain that way to de-frost for about 1 hour.
  • Put the boiled spinach in a mixer and add a little water to prepare spinach puree.
  • Heat oil in a pot.
  • Add ginger and onion. Stir-fry until browned.
  • Add all the spice powders.
  • Fold in the tomato puree.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Now, lower heat and add the spinach puree. Allow it to cook for a few minutes.
  • Drain the paneer; remove all the water.
  • Cut the paneer into cubes.
  • Shallow fry the cubes of paneer in oil until lightly browned on either side. Add to the pot of spinach mixture.
  • Mix lightly and serve hot with Indian flatbreads (rotis) or naan and/or pulao.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 146.1, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4, Protein 6.1

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