Name: Palak Paneer in Coconut Milk recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup cubed Paneer; 2 bunches spinach, chopped; 2 tbsp. oil; 2 bay leaves; 2-3 green cardamoms; 4-5 cloves; 1" cinnamon stick; 1/2 mace; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 1 tsp. garlic, crushed; 1 green chilies, chopped; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1 tsp. red chili powder; 1/2 tsp. cumin powder; 1 tsp. coriander powder; 1 tsp. tomato paste; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup water; 1 sprig curry leaves

ABOUT Palak Paneer in Coconut Milk RECIPE

Palak Paneer in general is a very popular dish on an Indian platter. It is a wholesome and a nutritious preparation of cottage cheese and spinach. But today I have given a delicious twist by adding some coconut milk. So go ahead and prepare this very delectable dish in a new avatar

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 cup cubed Paneer
2 bunches spinach, chopped
2 tbsp. oil
2 bay leaves
2-3 green cardamoms
4-5 cloves
1" cinnamon stick
1/2 mace
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. ginger, grated
1 tsp. garlic, crushed
1 green chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
1 tsp. red chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup water
1 sprig curry leaves

Instructions

Fry the chopped spinach till dry. Keep it aside. Heat oil in the same pan and temper with cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and mace. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Fry till light brown. Now add in all the dry spices (except garam masala). Mix everything well.
Add the tomato paste, spinach, coconut milk, curry leaves, paneer cubes, garam masala powder and 1/2 cup water. Give it a stir and cover.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot with steamed rice/pulao/ biryani/naan/roti etc

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