Shortcut Palak Paneer
Serves: 2
Branson Greenfelder
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
37
Sweetness
62
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4 tbsps
Unsalted Butter1 medium
Yellow Onion (diced small)5 cloves
Garlic (finely grated)3 tsp
Curry Powder3 tsp
Garam Masala2 cup
Heavy CreamDirections:
1
Line a plate with paper towels
2
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat
3
When the butter stops foaming, add the paneer cubes and brown well on 2 sides, about 4 minutes total
4
Remove to the lined plate and reserve
5
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel
6
Have a lid nearby for the skillet
7
Add another 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet over medium-high heat, then add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt
8
Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is browned and translucent, about 5 minutes
9
Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and garam masala and stir together, 1 minute
10
Add the grated tomato and stir for another minute
11
Add the chopped spinach, heavy cream, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper
12
Cover and cook over medium-low, 8 minutes
13
Add the remaining tablespoon butter and carefully fold in the paneer cubes
14
Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to warm the paneer through
15
Serve with steamed basmati rice or Indian flatbread