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Palak Paneer (Spinach & Cheese Curry)

Name: Palak Paneer (Spinach & Cheese Curry)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 2 bunches Spinach; 200g Cottage cheese; 1/2 Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 knob Ginger; 50ml Heavy cream; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala

Main Dish

⏱ 30 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Fresh cheese floating in a smooth spinach purée — a beautifully green curry.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

"Palak" means spinach, and "paneer" refers to a fresh Indian cheese made by curdling milk with vinegar or lemon juice. Since it doesn't melt, it holds its shape and presence within the curry — a defining trait. High in nutrition, it's also valued as a protein source for vegetarians.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A deep green dish that's appetizing just to look at, popular at restaurants too. Eaten by scooping up the white cheese with naan.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Spinach 2 bunches
Cottage cheese 200g
Onion 1/2
Garlic 2 cloves
Ginger 1 knob
Heavy cream 50ml
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Blanch the spinach briefly, squeeze out the water, and blend into a purée.
Cut the cottage cheese (or drained tofu) into bite-sized pieces and lightly brown in a pan.
Heat oil in a separate pan and sauté the minced onion, garlic, and ginger, then add the cumin powder.
Add the spinach purée and simmer over low heat, then stir in the heavy cream.
Add the browned cheese (or tofu) and simmer briefly, seasoning with garam masala and salt to finish.

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