Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy(Palak Paneer) Recipe

Name: Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy(Palak Paneer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces cottage cheese; 8 ounces Baby Spinach; 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 onions; 2 green chili peppers; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 2 tomatoes; 1 cup water (use the water in which spinach was blanched); 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder (of 2 cloves, 1 cardamom and 1 cinnamon stick); 1 tablespoon heavy cream; cilantro

Servings: persons

9 ounces cottage cheese
8 ounces Baby Spinach
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 onions
2 green chili peppers
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
2 tomatoes
1 cup water (use the water in which spinach was blanched)
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder (of 2 cloves, 1 cardamom and 1 cinnamon stick)
1 tablespoon heavy cream
cilantro

1
Remove the stems from the spinach,blanch them in hot water and grind them into a fine paste.
2
Add butter in a heavy bottomed vessel and add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add finely onions and green chili saute them till light brown. Don't burn them.Mean while shallow fry cottage cheese cubes in 1 tbsp of oil slightly brown.
3
Add ginger garlic paste and fry further for 3 minutes. Add red chili powder and coriander powder and combine well.
4
Blend the tomatoes,add the tomato paste and let it cook for 5-6 min on medium heat. Add the spinach paste and let it cook further for another 4-5 minute.
5
Add the fried cottage cheese(paneer) cubes and combine. Cook covered on low heat for 3 minute Add the spinach water and salt and cook on medium heat for 10-12 minute.
6
Add heavy cream, garam masala powder and chopped cilantro and mix well.
7
Reduce flame, cover and cook for 2 mts.
8
Serve hot with flat breads or white rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounces cottage cheese, 8 ounces Baby Spinach, 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy(Palak Paneer) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy(Palak Paneer)

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