Steps to Prepare Butter Masala Paneer

Easy Palak Paneer

Paneer butter masala is one of those fashion dishes that is so popular in the restaurants.

Recipe Summary Easy Palak Paneer

A delicious Indian dish, good on its own or served with rice or naan bread. Substitute tofu for paneer to make it vegan.

Ingredients | Butter Masala Paneer

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 onion, diced

6 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 teaspoons garam masala

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons curry powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup water

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

3 tomatoes, diced

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root

2 cups cubed paneer

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Mix water, spinach, tomatoes, and ginger into the onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir pureed spinach mixture into skillet with paneer. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Info | Butter Masala Paneer

prep: 20 mins cook: 34 mins additional: 5 mins total: 59 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Easy Palak Paneer

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