Palak Paneer (Spinach & Cheese) Recipe
This Indian dish contains fresh spinach and cheese in a creamy curry. Use paneer if you can get it! It is absolutely wonderful with rice or chapati (Indian flat bread).
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinHealth IndexHealthy++
Main IngredientVegetable
Ingredients
6 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 cloves grated fresh garlic
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 dried red chilli (optional )
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 cup yogurt
3 pounds fresh spinach, chopped
1 large tomato, quartered
4 sprigs fresh parsley leaves
8 ounces cottage cheese
salt to taste
Directions
In a large saucepan heat 3 tablespoons of oil and saute garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of ginger, red chilies and onion until brown. Mix in the cumin, coriander, turmeric and yogurt (add more or less to achieve desired creaminess). Add the spinach, handfuls at a time until it is cooked down, about 15 minutes total. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Pour spinach mixture into a blender and add the tomato, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of ginger, and parsley. Blend for 15 to 30 seconds, or until the spinach is finely chopped. Pour back into the saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
In a medium frying pan heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, and fry cheese until browned; drain and add to spinach. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Season with salt to taste.
Pour spinach mixture into a blender and add the tomato, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of ginger, and parsley. Blend for 15 to 30 seconds, or until the spinach is finely chopped. Pour back into the saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
In a medium frying pan heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, and fry cheese until browned; drain and add to spinach. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat. Season with salt to taste.
