Paneer with spinach
Ingredients
- 350 g spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 200 g paneer, cubed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- thick slice of fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- small pinch of ground cardamom
- ca. 4 tbsp crème fraiche
- salt, lemon juice to taste
Method
- Wash the spinach leaves and wilt in a saucepan with a lid, drain well when soft, blend to a soft puree, set aside.
- Heat a little (rapeseed) oil in a large pan, add onion, ginger, garlic and spices. Cook over low heat until soft. Puree the onion / spice mixture, combine with the spinach puree. Adjust thickness with crème fraiche and possibly a little water for a thick creamy sauce. Gently reheat, add paneer cubes and simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and lemon juice.