Palal Paneer (Cottage Cheese With Spinach) Recipe

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   Wash the spinach leaves.

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   Boil water in a deep utensil.

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   Add in salt.

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   When the water comes to a boil, add in the spinach leaves and cook for 2 min only.

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   Drain the leaves and immediately run cool water over them to stop the cooking process.

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    In a blender, add in the chilli and the spinach leaves with two Tbsp.

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    of water.

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    Blend to a smooth paste.

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    Meanwhile, chop the garlic very fine.

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    In a cooking utensil, heat the oil over a medium flame.

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    Once warm, add in the cumin.

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    When the cumin starts changing colour, add in the garlic and fry for about 30 seconds.

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    Add in the spinach and then the paneer.

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    A quick squeeze of lime, to prevent the spinach from oxidation and to retain the fresh green colour.

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    Serve immediately with rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.