Indian Saag Paneer

• 400g paneer, cubed
• 600g fresh spinach (or frozen)
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2cm ginger
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 4 tbsp heavy cream
• Ghee or oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch spinach in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and blend to a smooth purée.

2. 2

   Pan-fry paneer in ghee until golden on all sides. Remove.

3. 3

   Sauté cumin seeds until fragrant. Add onion and cook until golden.

4. 4

   Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until thick.

5. 5

   Add spinach purée. Simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add paneer and cream. Simmer 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Season and serve with naan or rice.

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