Easy Spinach And Paneer Cheese Curry (no Onion Or Garlic)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen chopped spinach
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 8 tablespoons oil
• 8 ounces paneer cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 cup cream or 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup beaten yogurt

Recipe

• 1 thaw the frozen spinach in the microwave for 7 minutes on high, or until well thawed. let cool for about 10 minutes.
• 2 put the thawed spinach into a food processor. add the tomato, flour, ginger, ground coriander, cayenne powder and turmeric. puree.
• 3 in a large nonstick frying pan put the oil and heat over medium-high heat. when the oil is hot, add the cubed paneer cheese and cook until well browned. place the cheese on paper towels to drain and set aside.
• 4 remove half the remaining oil in the frying pan. reheat the pan over medium heat. when the oil is hot, add the spinach mixture and stir-fry for about 10 minutes until everything is well cooked.
• 5 add the salt and garam masala and stir to blend.
• 6 remove pan from the heat and stir in half the cream, milk or yogurt (or a combination). when well blended, add the rest of the cream, milk or yogurt and mix again. add extra dairy if you like it creamier.
• 7 put the frying pan back on the heat. stir in the fried cheese and cook just until the curry is heated through.
• 8 good served with either rice or indian bread. also delicious adding a bit of it to an omelet.
• 9 variation: instead of paneer cheese, you could also fry diced chicken.