Homemade Palak Paneer

Palak = Spinach | Paneer = Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. fresh chopped spinach
• About 6 Tablespoons of Ghee or Olive oil
• 1.5 cups of Paneer
• 1 Tablespoon of white flour
• .5 teaspoon of Fenugreek (a spice)
• .5 teaspoon of Garam Masala (a spice)
• 1 teaspoon of Salt

Ingredients to make Masala

• .5 inch piece fresh Ginger
• .5 Tablespoon Coriander powder
• .5 teaspoon of Tumeric
• .5 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• .25 teaspoon Paprika
• 4 Tablespoons of Whey or water

Blend Masala into a paste and set aside

Directions

1. Blend Paneer with 1 Tablespoon of Flour
2. Roll out into a square or rectangle
3. Cut into .5 inch (cm?) cubes and bake at 350F (C?) for about 8-19 minutes
4. Set aside

Next:

1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of Ghee, when it begins to smoke:
2. Add .5 teaspoon of Fenugreek and let it lightly brown (which will take a few seconds)
3. Add the Masala and cook until slightly dry.
4. Add the Spinach, stir through and cook until tender about 5 minutes or so, covered
5. Add .5 teaspoon Garam Masala and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir through
6. Add the Paneer Squares

Ready to serve. Another variation is you can steam 1 Carrot, blend and add to the spinach.

Comments

Any clarifications, let me know.. -Kunda

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