Palak paneer with rice

• 300 g spinach
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 150 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 250 g paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 270 g basmati rice, cooked

Method

1. 1

   Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion for 6 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, and garam masala, and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the blended spinach.

5. 5

   Add the paneer cubes and cream, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.

6. 6

   Serve over basmati rice.