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Palak Paneer Recipe (Indian Cottage Cheese in Spicy Spinach Gravy)
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Paneer is the Indian name for homemade cottage cheese. It's commonly used in many curry dishes. Indian Cottage Cheese in Spicy Spinach Gravy, widely known as Palak Paneer is a famous Paneer dish that is served in almost all Indian restaurants. It's a spicy creamy dish that can be served with either Pulao or any Indian Bread. |
Serves: |
4 |
Preparation Time: |
10-minutes. |
Cooking Time: |
30-minutes |
Ingredients: |
Spinach - 300g |
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Paneer cut into cubes - 150g |
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Garam Masala - ½ tsp |
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Red Chilli Powder - ½ tsp |
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Oil - 2 tsp |
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Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp |
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Cumin seeds - 1 tsp |
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Pinch of Turmeric and Asafoetida is optional |
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Onion - 1 (½ for grinding and ½ finely chopped) |
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Fresh Cream - 1 tbsp |
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Method: |
• Cook spinach in Microwave for about 3 minutes and keep it aside for cooling. Once it's cooled, blend together spinach and ½ onions in a grinder.
• Heat oil in a pan, add Cumin Seeds, Turmeric, Asafoetida and Ginger Garlic paste. Sauté Onions on a low flame and next add the Spinach Puree.
• Add Salt, Garam Masala and Red Chilli powder to the above and bring it to boil.
• Then add the Paneer cubes and mix well. Keep it simmered for about 5 minutes.
• Lastly top it with some fresh Cream and serve it hot.
Tip: Paneer becomes soft and fluffy when soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes. Spice level can be adjusted accordingly to your taste.
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