Palak Paneer

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Golden pan-seared paneer cubes in a vivid, creamy spiced spinach sauce. Serve with naan or basmati.

Ingredients

• 14 oz paneer, cubed
• 1 lb spinach
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1-inch ginger
• 1 green chili
• 1 tomato
• ¼ cup cream
• 2 tsp garam masala
• naan or rice

From your pantry: 2 tbsp butter or ghee, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp turmeric, salt.

Instructions

1. Blanch the spinach 1 minute, plunge into ice water, then blend smooth with the chili and a splash of water.
2. Sear the paneer in 1 tbsp butter until golden on two sides. Set aside.
3. Cook the onion in the remaining butter until golden. Add the garlic, ginger, tomato and spices and cook 4 minutes.
4. Add the spinach purée and simmer gently 5 minutes. Season with salt.
5. Stir in the cream and paneer and warm through. Serve with naan.

Tip: Ice-bathing the spinach keeps the sauce bright green instead of army green.

Nutrition per serving

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