This palak paneer recipe is a delicious Indian dish that is good on its own or served with rice or naan bread. Substitute tofu for paneer to make it vegan.
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 packages frozen chopped spinach , 10 ounce
- 3 tomatoes , diced
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
- 2 cups cubed paneer
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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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.
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3
Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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4
Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
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5
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
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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.
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7
Stir in puréed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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