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RCI-SP.005.0098

Palak Panir

Origin: IndianPeriod: Traditional

Spinach with fresh cheese. Women in India make their own fresh cheese. Paneer is now more widely available or you can substitute Ricotta.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • (8oz) fresh spinach leaves
    250 g
  • dried fenugreek leaves
    optional
    1 tablespoon
  • (8oz) panir or ricotta
    250 g
  • oil for deep frying
    1 unit
  • ghee
    1 tablespoon
  • ground turmeric
    ½ teaspoon
  • hot water
    cups
  • black cumin seeds
    ¼ teaspoon
  • pinch [http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-asafoetida asafoetida]
    optional
    1 small
  • ground coriander
    1 tablespoon
  • chili powder
    ½ teaspoon
  • finely grated fresh ginger
    ½ teaspoon
  • salt
    1 teaspoon
  • sugar
    ½ teaspoon
  • yoghurt
    1 cup

Method

1
Prepare according to traditional method. (Directions were not provided in the legacy source.)