Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
250g paneer, cut into cubes
500g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 green chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup tomato puree
Salt to taste
1/2 cup water or as needed
2 tablespoons cream (optional, for garnishing)
Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
1
Blanch the Spinach:
Boil water in a large pot, add the spinach, and blanch for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain and plunge into ice water to retain the green color. Drain again and puree the spinach in a blender. Set aside.
2
Prepare the Paneer:
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee and lightly fry the paneer cubes until they are golden. Remove and soak them in warm water to keep them soft.
3
Cook the Masala:
In the same pan, add the remaining oil or ghee. Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies until the onions are golden brown.
Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Fry for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
4
Combine Spinach and Masala:
Add the spinach puree to the pan, season with salt, and add water to adjust the consistency. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5
Add Paneer:
Add the paneer cubes to the spinach sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.
6
Garnish and Serve:
Drizzle cream over the top and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
Ingredients
250g paneer, cut into cubes
500g fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 green chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup tomato puree
Salt to taste
1/2 cup water or as needed
2 tablespoons cream (optional, for garnishing)
Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Directions
1
Blanch the Spinach:
Boil water in a large pot, add the spinach, and blanch for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain and plunge into ice water to retain the green color. Drain again and puree the spinach in a blender. Set aside.
2
Prepare the Paneer:
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee and lightly fry the paneer cubes until they are golden. Remove and soak them in warm water to keep them soft.
3
Cook the Masala:
In the same pan, add the remaining oil or ghee. Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies until the onions are golden brown.
Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Fry for a minute until the spices are fragrant.
Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the masala.
4
Combine Spinach and Masala:
Add the spinach puree to the pan, season with salt, and add water to adjust the consistency. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
5
Add Paneer:
Add the paneer cubes to the spinach sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.
6
Garnish and Serve:
Drizzle cream over the top and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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