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This simple dish is rich with creamy paneer cheese, sweet tomatoes and aromatic spices.

This makes a great side dish or dinner served alongside a portion of cauliflower rice.

Ingredients

  • 9 ounce paneer cheese (indian cheese)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cup spinach
  • 2 tablespoon coriander leaf, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon, chopped shallot
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 slice – 1" diameter ginger root, raw
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon, chopped coriander leaf, fresh
  • ¾ cup tomato, canned
  • ½ cup vegetable broth, bouillon or consomme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
  • â…› teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Dice the paneer into 1 inch cubes. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat/high heat. Add the diced paneer and fry until golden brown all over. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Finely dice the shallot, thinly slice the garlic and grate the ginger. Add to the pan and reduce the heat. Sweat gently until tender and fragrant.
  3. Add the cumin, coriander, tomatoes and stock. Season to taste and stir well to combine. Simmer for a few minutes to reduce a little.
  4. Return the paneer pieces to the pan and stir well. Continue to cook for a further few minutes until the paneer is hot through.
  5. Add the spinach and stir through until just wilted.
  6. Scatter with fresh cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings: 2
  • Calories: 625.2kcal/2616.0kJ (per serving)
  • Fat: 53.2g (per serving)
  • Carbs: 9.4g (per serving)
  • Protein: 29.6g (per serving)