Palak Paneer Curry
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Palak Paneer Curry

1. Fresh spinach - 5 cups
2. Canola oil, divided - 4 tablespoons
3. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
4. Onion, chopped - 1
5. Green chile pepper, chopped - 1
6. Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
7. Ginger, minced - 1 (1/2 inch) piece
8. Tomatoes, diced - 2
9. Water, or as needed - ½ cup
10. Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
11. Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
12. Red chile powder - ½ teaspoon
13. Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon
14. Salt to taste - ¼ teaspoon
15. Paneer, cubed - 8 ounces
16. Garam masala - ½ teaspoon
17. Heavy cream - 4 teaspoons
18. Red chile flakes - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Palak Paneer Curry

1. Stage

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to keep spinach bright green.

2. Stage

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds to hot oil so they sizzle. Add onion, chile, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.

3. Stage

Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add blanched spinach. Blend to a thick, smooth paste; thin with a few teaspoons water if needed.

4. Stage

Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, chile powder, and turmeric. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach paste and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add water and cook for 5 minutes more. Season gravy with salt.

5. Stage

Add paneer to the gravy and mix well to coat. Cook 5 minutes more. Add garam masala and cream. Stir and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Garnish with chile flakes.