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Palak Paneer Curry
Palak Paneer Curry is a popular North Indian dish. It is a delicious combination of spiced spinach and paneer, a type of Indian cottage cheese. The dish is cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and a variety of spices including coriander, cumin, garam masala, and turmeric. The addition of cream or nuts gives the dish a rich, creamy texture. It is often served as a side dish with naan, roti, or paratha.
Ingredients (2 Persons)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 3 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) package paneer, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Step 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Step 2
Add the onion and cook until it is tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.
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Step 3
Stir in the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.
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Step 4
Add the spinach, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Stir in the garam masala, cayenne pepper, and paneer. Cook for 5 minutes, until the paneer is heated through.
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Step 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Comments
Delicious palak paneer curry! Paneer was cooked perfectly and the spinach gravy was aromatic and flavorful. Definitely a yummy Indian side dish!
Palak Paneer Curry is a delicious comfort curry! It's creamy, flavorful, and warming. Highly recommend! A definite must-try for all curry lovers.
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