Easy Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
• 1 onion , diced
• 6 cloves garlic , crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 , 10 ounce
• 3 tomatoes , diced
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• 2 cups cubed paneer

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 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. 3

   Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

6. 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. 7

   Stir in puréed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.