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Palak Panir Creamed Spinach 2 large bunches of Fresh Spinach (washed and finely choppped) 1 tsp fresh Ginger (grated) 4 - 8 fresh Green Chilis (minced - with or without seeds) 1 tsp ground Coriander 1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika 1/2 tsp ground Cumin 1/2 tsp ground Turmeric 1 Tbl Water 3 Tbls Ghee OR Oil 4 Tbls Yogurt 1 lb Panir (fresh curd cheese - Farmer Cheese) (cut into 1/2" - 1" cubes) 1/2 tsp Garam Masala 1/2 tsp Salt 1. Wash the Fresh Spinach thoroughly to remove any residual sand, drain but do NOT dry. The small amount of water left over will be enough to help steam the Spinach during cooking. 2. Chop Fresh Spinach very fine. 3. Mix Ginger, Chile, ground Coriander, Paprika, Cumin, Turmeric, & 1 Tbl Water to make a wet spice paste. 4. Heat pan, add Ghee OR Oil, add spice paste, stir fry 10 seconds. 5. Add chopped Spinach, stir well with fried spice paste 6. Cover pan, lower heat, simmer 15 - 20 minutes. The Spinach will be completely wilted and soft (in fact, mushy!) 7. Add yogurt, mix well. 8. Lay Cheese cubes all around, pushing them gently into to Spinach. 9. Sprinkle Garam Masala & Salt all around. Do NOT stir. 10. Re-cover, simmer on low heat 5 - 10 minutes. The Cheese will melt slightly into the Spinach. 11. Remove cover. If the Palak Panir seems to soupy, continue simmering with cover off to evaporate excess liquid. 12. Serve |