Palak Paneer With Spiced Spinach Sauce

Enjoy the rich flavors of spiced spinach paired with tender cubes of paneer cheese in this classic vegetarian Indian dish.

Ingredients

2	tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2	cups of chopped fresh spinach
1	teaspoon ground cumin
¾	cup chopped onion
2	green chile peppers, chopped
2	teaspoons chopped garlic
2	tomatoes, chopped
½	cup water
2	teaspoons ground coriander
1	teaspoon ground red chiles
2	tablespoons salt
8	ounces of paneer, cubed

Instructions

• 1. Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the fresh chopped spinach in the hot oil until softened, usually around 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the wilted spinach to a blender or food processor and puree until it transforms into a coarse paste.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the fragrant cumin in the hot oil for about 30 seconds. Add the chopped onion, green chile peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion turns tender, this usually takes around 3 to 4 minutes. Introduce the chopped tomatoes, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 1 minute. Following this, add the blended spinach paste, water, ground coriander, ground red chile powder, and salt. Continue cooking until the mixture is heated through, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Lastly, introduce the cubed paneer into the spinach mixture and let it simmer until heated through for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Jul 21, 2024