RCI-SP.005.0098
Palak Panir
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 leaves250 g
- dried fenugreek leaves1 tablespoonoptional
- (8oz) panir or ricotta250 g
- oil for deep frying1 unit
- ghee1 tablespoon
- ground turmeric½ teaspoon
- hot water1½ cups
- black cumin seeds¼ teaspoon
- pinch [http://www.squidoo.com/what-is-asafoetida asafoetida]1 smalloptional
- ground coriander1 tablespoon
- chili powder½ teaspoon
- finely grated fresh ginger½ teaspoon
- salt1 teaspoon
- sugar½ teaspoon
- yoghurt1 cup
Method
1
Prepare according to traditional method. (Directions were not provided in the legacy source.)