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Crunchy Palek Paneer

One of the best veg curries in the business. It combines the juicy mix of spinach and tomatoes with fried cubes of paneer, a delicious cheese used in many Indian dishes.

Serves

4

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Shemin's Mild Curry Paste
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Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

A gently spiced curry paste made using our family recipe and carefully balanced spices. Warm, aromatic and full of flavour without heat, allowing the natural spices to shine. Perfect for comforting homemade curries the whole family can enjoy.
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Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

Our multi-award winning paste will be your new secret when it comes to Indian cooking. 

Ingredients

2 tbsp cooking oil
2 medium onions finely chopped
100g Shemin’s Indian or Goan Curry Paste
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g young spinach leaves washed and drained if necessary
Freshly ground pepper

Paneer
Cooking oil for frying
9 tbsp semolina
800g paneer cut in pieces about the size of a stock cube
Squeeze of lemon juice, about 1 tsp

How to make Crunchy Palek Paneer

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Gently fry the onions until they are soft and very lightly coloured, stirring regularly.
  2. Add Shemin’s Curry Paste and cook gently for 1 minute adding a little water if the mixture gets too dry.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and simmer gently for 20 minutes stirring regularly until the sauce is well reduced. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
  4. While the sauce is simmering, put the semolina and paneeer in a bowl and toss it all together until the cubes are lightly coated.
  5. Add enough cooking oil to cover the base of a large non stick (if possible) frying pan and place it over a medium heat. Fry the cubes of paneer until they are browned and crisp on all sides.
  6. Stir the spinach into the pan with the spicy tomato sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until the leaves are wilted. Gently toss in the paneer. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and serve immediately.

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tik Verified curry lover

Love love love Shemin's curry pastes. Best in the world and easy quick cooiking and always delicious result. Thank you!!!!

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First class!

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tik Verified curry lover

My last order of Madras sauce was wonderful! Time for More. Will report on the paste and breads, pretty sure they will be excellent. I think I might be addicted…

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tik Verified curry lover

Best curry ever and so quick and easy to make dinner with. And very fresh ingredients. Thank you all at Shemins

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Love Shemins pastes. Perfect curries. The best for home made curries.

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Excellent

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I love Shemins right from the start on James Martin show. Jamie is great

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