Paneer (home made cheese) with Spinach

This is the only picture since I wasn’t planning on blogging about it – but got many requests for the recipe.

By popular demand – here goes.

This is not exactly what you would find in a restaurant but I will tell you how to achieve that too.

1 lb. paneer (buy in Indian stores), cut into 2 inch rectangles.

I will post the recipe of how to make your own paneer if I get enough requests 🙂

8 ounces, chopped frozen spinach (use fresh if you like)

1 onion, diced

4 plum tomatoes, diced (use canned if you like)

4 cloves garlic, chopped finely

1 tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped finely

salt to taste

1 tbsp. cumin powder

2 tbsp. coriander powder

½ tsp. cayenne pepper – or to taste

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Heat the oil and add the onions and salt.  Saute for about 10 minutes or till the onions are caramelized.  Add the cumin, cayenne and coriander, along with the ginger and garlic.

Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes making sure the spices are cooked through.

Now add the tomatoes, spinach and ½ cup of water.

–If you are looking to achieve the restaurant style smooth spinach – blend this mixture and put it back in the hot pan.

Add the paneer and simmer for about 10 minutes or till the paneer has come up to temperature.

Add some more water if you need to.

Taste for seasoning and serve hot with chapati or rice or whatever you please 🙂

Until I cook again!