Tradional Spinach & Cheese – Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer ? Mmmmm, who doesn’t like Palak paneer specially on the rural side? It is a sure delight for every lover of good and healthy cooking. Plenty of green stuff in there to turn your friends green with envy when you come up with this old hit!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
• Ghee or Oil for deep frying
• 400g/14 oz Paneer (Cheese)
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2.5cm/1 inch Fresh Ginger, finely chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed
• 1 Tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
• 60ml/2fl.oz. Sour Cream
• 450g/1lb Fresh Spinach, finely chopped
• salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Start off by heating the ghee or oil until hot, then fry the paneer till golden brown.
2. Drain well and then cut it into 12mm/1/2 inch squares and set aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a saucepan, add the onions and fry for 8-10 minutes until light brown, stirring constantly.
4. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 3 minutes, adding little water if the mixture sticks to the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the chilli powder, salt, cumin, coriander and turmeric powder and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring from time to time and adding a little more water to prevent it drying out and sticking.
6. Add the sour cream and spinach, mix well, cover and cook over medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
7. Add the cheese, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot with boiled rice or chapati, paratha or naan bread.

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