Palak Paneer

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted; drain and immediately transfer to ice water, then drain again.

Step 2

Puree the blanched spinach in a blender until smooth and set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the paneer cubes until lightly golden on all sides, about 4-5 minutes; remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and garam masala and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the pureed spinach and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and return the paneer to the skillet, simmering for 3-4 minutes more until heated through.

Step 8

Serve hot with warm naan or rice.