Palak Paneer

A vivid green spinach curry studded with soft paneer cubes, gently spiced and finished with cream. Ingredients: spinach, paneer, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, green chile, garam masala, cumin, cream, ghee, salt. Recipe: 1) Blanch spinach, blend smooth with green chile. 2) Fry onion, ginger and garlic; add tomato and spices. 3) Stir in the spinach purée; simmer 10 minutes. 4) Add paneer cubes and a swirl of cream. Serve: with naan, roti or rice. History: a Punjabi vegetarian classic, the comfort counterpart to the region's meat curries.