Palak Paneer

* Exported from MasterCook *

Palak Paneer

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Main Dish
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups Oil
1 cup Paneer cheese -- cubed
1 medium Onion -- chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic
1 teaspoon Garam masala
1 teaspoon Ginger (opt)
1/4 teaspoon Red chili powder
1 pound Frozen spinach
1 large Tomato -- chopped
1/4 teaspoon Red chili powder

This curried spinach dish features paneer, an Indian cheese available in
Indian or ethnic supermarkets. Substitute cubes of firm tofu or 1 cup of
green peas if paneer is unavailable.

Heat oil for deep frying. Fry cheese cubes until golden brown. Drain on
paper towels. Saute onions in a saucepan or wok with 3 tablespoons of the
oil. "Splutter fry" garlic, garam masala, ginger and chili powder. Add
spinach and tomatoes. If using green peas, mix in here.
Lower heat and cook 20-30 minutes; until spinach cooks down into a pastalike
consistency. Raise heat and "fimmer" until the oil floats to the top. Add
the cheese or tofu. Heat and serve. Serve 2 as a main dish, 4 if served
with other dishes.

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