Palak Paneer (Indian Fresh Spinach With Paneer Cheese)

Total Time:1 hr

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Ingredients:

• 2 (5 ounce) bags Baby Spinach
• 1 large onion
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces paneer cheese, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. 1
   Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 tablespoons water until tender; remove from heat.
2. 2
   Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tablespoons ghee or oil until onion is translucent.
3. 3
   Then add garlic and chopped tomatoes, and reduce heat.
4. 4
   Cook this briefly and slowly blend in yogurt a little at a time to prevent curdling.
5. 5
   Add coriander, garam masala, paprika, and salt, mixing well.
6. 6
   Add cooked spinach with liquid, cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Take half of spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender, and return to mixture and stir.
9. 9
   Slowly stir in heavy cream, and heat through on low heat.
10. 10
    Add paneer cubes.
11. 11
    Serve.