Palak Paneer with Fresh Cottage Cheese Cubes
Difficulty Moderate
Cuisine Indian
Diets Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Omnivore
Yield 4 Servings
Nutrition Facts
Palak Paneer with Fresh Cottage Cheese Cubes
A moderate Indian dish perfect for vegetarian and gluten-free and omnivore diets. Using fresh ingredients from your pantry, customized by our World Class AI Chef.
Nutrition Facts
Cooking Steps
Each component prepared separately.
Sautéed Cottage Cheese
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Sautéed Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese (2% Fat)
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400g
clarified butter (ghee)
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20g
Sautéed Cottage Cheese Instructions
Prep
1. Drain the cottage cheese and pat the surface dry with paper towels to ensure it browns properly.
2. Carefully cut the cheese into uniform 2cm cubes for even cooking.
Cook
3. Heat the ghee in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering.
4. Sear the cottage cheese cubes for 2-3 minutes per side until a light golden crust forms on the exterior.
Serve
5. Gently fold the warm, sautéed cubes into the spiced spinach puree just before serving to maintain their texture.
Spiced Spinach Puree
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Spiced Spinach Puree
spinach
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500g
onion
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120g
garlic
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15g
cumin seeds
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1tsp
ground turmeric
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0.5tsp
Chili Powder
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0.5tsp
ground ginger
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1tsp
ground cloves
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0.2tsp
ground nutmeg
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0.2tsp
heavy cream
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60ml
Water
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200ml
salted butter
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5g
Spiced Spinach Puree Instructions
Prep
1. Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly and blanch them in boiling water for exactly 2 minutes.
2. Immediately shock the blanched spinach in ice-cold water to lock in the vibrant green color before blending into a smooth puree.
Cook
3. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat a teaspoon of oil and add the cumin seeds until they start to crackle and release their aroma.
4. Add the finely diced onions and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until they are soft and translucent.
5. Stir in the ground ginger, turmeric, chili powder, cloves, and nutmeg, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
6. Pour in the spinach puree and water, then simmer on low heat for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve
7. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt, keeping the puree warm for the final assembly.
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Ingredient Substitutes
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spinach
arugula
beet greens
collard greens
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onion
fennel bulbs
garlic
leeks
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garlic
fennel bulbs
leeks
onion
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cumin seeds
black peppercorns
cardamom pods (black)
cardamom pods (green)
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ground turmeric
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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Chili Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Garlic Powder
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ground ginger
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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ground cloves
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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ground nutmeg
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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heavy cream
sour cream
crème fraîche
half and half
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Water
sparkling water
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salted butter
clarified butter (ghee)
nut butters (e.g. almond)
sesame butter
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Cottage Cheese (2% Fat)
cottage cheese
blue cheese
Burrata
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clarified butter (ghee)
nut butters (e.g. almond)
salted butter
sesame butter