SPINACH WITH COTTAGE CHEESE spice powder
$8.95 AUDpalak paneer
PALAK PANEER is a north Indian dish made with spinach (palak) and cottage cheese (paneer). For a variation you can substitute the cottage cheese with potatoes.
Traditionally the spinach sauce is prepared and pureed then deep fried paneer/potatoes are then added to the sauce. Ours is a lighter version.
Traditionally the spinach sauce is prepared and pureed then deep fried paneer/potatoes are then added to the sauce. Ours is a lighter version.
Here's how we prepare the paneer:
Boil a litre of water then drop the cubed paneer (or cut in diamonds as we have in the picture below) into the boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes then allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fish out the paneer with a slotted spoon (or strain) and use as indicated in the recipe. Enjoy the spongy feel. Note: You can use the drained water in rice or when kneading chappati dough.
shopping list:
fresh
- 250 g frozen or 450 g fresh spinach (use half this spice pack spice)
- 200 g paneer or potatoes
- 2 green chillies (optional)
pantry
- oil / ghee
- 1 large onion
- salt
- garlic
- ginger
- tamarind (or tomato sauce)
Ingredients from nature's medicine chest: 100% spices (no additives or preservatives)