Kale Paneer

Kale Paneer with salad, tomato methamba and aloo kulcha

 

 

Kale is considered one of the healthiest leafy greens. I gave it an Indian - Punjabi to be more specific, - makeover.

Kale Paneer
Kale with Indian Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
16 oz frozen Kale, thawed, pressure cooked

salt to taste
1 tbsp coriander-cumin powder
1/2 tbsp Punjabi Garam Masala
1/2 tsp chile powder

1 cup paneer cubes

Tempering
2 tbsp oil
2" piece of cinnamon
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
4 cloves
1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes

Method
1. Pressure cook thawed kale, adding adequate water. Let it cool down. Grind to a fine paste. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a kadai or wok. Add spices. Saute for 1 minute. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes. Add onions, saute till it is soft. Now, add tomatoes. Saute till tomatoes are mushy.
3. Add coriander-cumin powder, garam masala and chile powder.
4. Add kale paste and salt to taste. Add water if needed but the curry should have thick consistency.
5. Add paneer cubes. Simmer for 15 minutes on low flame.

Suggested Accompaniment
Kulcha or Rumali Roti
Lemon wedges

Note-
1. For richer taste, deep or shallow fry paneer cubes before adding to the curry. I do not bother to dry paneer.

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