Palak Paneer (Nut-Free)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Paneer (Indian cheese), cubed
• about 285 g Fresh spinach
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
• 1 Green chilies (slit)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• to taste Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and blend into a smooth puree.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
5. 5Add chopped tomato and cook until softened.
6. 6Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin powder. Cook for a minute.
7. 7Add spinach puree, green chilies, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
8. 8Add paneer cubes and garam masala. Mix gently.
9. 9Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
10. 10Serve hot with rice.

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