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Palak Paneer in Coconut Milk

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Palak Paneer in Coconut Milk

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 cup paneer cubes
  • 2 bunches palak (spinach), chopped
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2-3 green cardamoms
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 1
  • 1/2 mace
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp. garlic, grated
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 sprig curry leaves

Directions

  • Pan fry the chopped spinach till dry. Keep aside. Heat oil in the same pan and temper with cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and mace. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Fry till light brown. Now add all the dry spices (except garam masala). Mix everything well.
  • Add the tomato paste, spinach, coconut milk, curry leaves, paneer cubes, garam masala powder and 1/2 cup water. Give it a stir and cover.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Serve as a side dish with either plain steamed rice, pulao, plain biryani, naan, tandoori roti or chapatti.
Bethica Das

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Vegetarian