Easy Palak Paneer
Description
This palak paneer recipe features spinach cooked with curry, garam masala, ginger, and curdled milk cheese for a flavorful vegetarian Indian dish.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 onion, diced
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6 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons ground turmeric
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons curry powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
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3 tomatoes, diced
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
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2 cups cubed paneer
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
5
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
6
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in puréed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.