chopped spinach (thawed frozen spinach works fine) 50g/1.7ozs. To make palak paneer, boil 4 cups of spinach for two minutes. This is one frozen entree that is frequently unavailable is Trader Joe’s Palak Paneer. Palak paneer makes a healthy weeknight meal and is ready in 15 minutes with this easy Instant Pot recipe. Also, using frozen spinach is super easy and saves me the time from steaming the fresh leaves before pureeing them. I just find using frozen spinach easier, and it means that I can make this vegan palak paneer on a whim, without having to go shopping first, as I always have a bag of spinach in the freezer, and a couple of packets of tofu in the fridge. Smooth, creamy and perfectly spiced, tossed with cubes of soft Indian-style cheese, you’ll never think of spinach the same way again. Make sure to cook the onion and tomato until soft and jammy to give your curry depth and richness (yup – at least 10 minutes!). I’m all about fresh. I made this with frozen spinach, worked out great, timing was spot on. Learn how to make Palak Paneer at home with Chef Smita Deo on Get Curried. The spinach I used in this dish, and I was thrilled by how it worked out, especially in this palak paneer. 500g/1.1lbs. After 2 minutes, add 4 cloves of garlic, 2 chopped green chilis, and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger before stirring to coat everything. Frozen spinach for restaurant style palak paneer. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 4 tbsp. There are many variations of this dish; I puree my spinach to attain a velvety texture. I’m not a fan of frozen vegetables. In the recipe below, skip step 1 and start with step 2. You can. But it goes well with naan or jeera rice too. Drain most of the water off the spinach, but don’t completely wring it out. But then it is not so readily available here in Sydney, so I always manage to get a bag of frozen paneer during my ‘Indian Grocery trips,’ which happen once a month or even less frequently. Serve with steamed rice for a gluten free meal or with hot parathas for a wholesome vegetarian meal! Paneer, a fresh Indian cheese, is surprisingly easy to make at home. Once the spinach has cooked down, add in paneer, stir to mix, and simmer for 2-3 minutes or so to allow the paneer to absorb the palak flavor. Rated 5.0 out of 5 by 8 readers. ... Make sure to thaw your frozen spinach before adding it to the pan. I didn’t bother with the separate sauces, I put everything in the same pan, blended then added the coconut milk. Method. It's actually very tasty that way. Then, rinse your spinach in cold water and blend it into a paste. 1/2 inch ginger, chopped. Only 6 left in stock - order soon. $10.48. There’s a couple of secrets to a good palak paneer. Palak Paneer – Spinach with cottage cheese I usually have some frozen Paneer (Cottage Cheese) in my freezer, yup as an Indian I am a little ashamed to admit that. Didn’t fry the tofu, first just baked an extra 5 min in the oven while the bhajis baked. It’s generally mild, creamy, and oh-so-tasty. It’s an amazing dish to make and only needs 4 fresh ingredients which are usually staples in my house: onion, garlic, ginger and yogurt. canola oil 4 sm. You can also mix up greens for this such as adding swiss chard, collard greens, or mustard greens. INGREDIENTS FOR PALAK PANEER. If you are vegan, add firm tofu instead of paneer, and use coconut milk instead of milk or cream. But if your spinach is limited, save the fresh spinach for raw use, and make palak paneer with frozen spinach. Can You Freeze Palak Paneer? 2- Take them out and put them in ice cold water. But if you’re up for it, then go ahead. Understandable I guess – spinach isn’t the most exciting thing on it’s own. Yes, this dish freezes very well. And best of all, its so easy to use, and unbelivably convenient. You can make this recipe with frozen spinach. 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