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                              Palak Paneer

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian                           Main Dish
               Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      cups          Oil
  1      cup           Paneer cheese -- cubed
  1      medium        Onion -- chopped
  1      teaspoon      Garlic
  1      teaspoon      Garam masala
  1      teaspoon      Ginger (opt)
    1/4  teaspoon      Red chili powder
  1      pound         Frozen spinach
  1      large         Tomato -- chopped
    1/4  teaspoon      Red chili powder

This curried spinach dish features paneer, an Indian cheese available in
Indian or ethnic supermarkets. Substitute cubes of firm tofu or 1 cup of
green peas if paneer is unavailable.

Heat oil for deep frying. Fry cheese cubes until golden brown. Drain on
paper towels. Saute onions in a saucepan or wok with 3 tablespoons of the
oil. "Splutter fry" garlic, garam masala, ginger and chili powder. Add
spinach and tomatoes. If using green peas, mix in here.
Lower heat and cook 20-30 minutes; until spinach cooks down into a pastalike
consistency. Raise heat and "fimmer" until the oil floats to the top. Add
the cheese or tofu. Heat and serve. Serve 2 as a main dish, 4 if served
with other dishes.

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