Paneer Spinach & Tomato

I have been asked by customers and on my travels for a perfect recipe for Saag Paneer, which for those who don’t know is an Indian style cottage cheese in a spicy spinach pureed sauce. And even though I like cooking a traditional style paneer saag, it got me thinking of how I would like to cook it in my very own style.
 
So over the weekend this is what I done………..  

Ingredients

 

750gms paneer cubes, fried until slightly brown throughout

400gm baby spinach leaves, washed

1 medium tomato, seeds removed, chopped

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cayenne powder

1tsp ground coriander

1tsp ground white pepper

1tsp pomegranate powder

1 tbsp fresh garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped

1tsp green chillies chopped

1 tbsp fresh lemon  juice

6 tbsp olive oil

Serves 2-4

 MARINADE

In a  fairly large wok heat up the olive oil on a medium to high heat, once hot add the garlic, ginger, chillies and sauté for one minute. Throw in the fried paneer cubes and stir fry for a further minute. Add the spinach, tomatoes, all dried spices and stir fry for five minutes, sprinkle in the lemon juice, one final stir and serve hot.