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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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Gluten free
Shemin's Mild Curry Paste
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Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.
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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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I'm a long time customer and keep coming back for the great taste and convenience.

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you make Harry Potter look like someone who plays with Christmas crackers. What you send me and I just add to meat shames so many restaurants. Your spice blends raw…

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Great for BBQ's! My family loves BBQChicken Tikka with the Indian Paste

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This is my 3rd or 4th order so that says everything! Wonderful products. Real ingredients making incredible flavours. The 'go to ' place for the real thing. Thank you team.…

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Love, love, love - your curry paste, ever since we saw you on James Martin many years ago. Thank you for helping us along the way to make delicious food…

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WE ENJOY YOUR CURRY SAUCES VERY MUCH. I HAVE TO SAY MOST NAAN BREADS TASTE LIKE WARM CARDBOARD. HAVING READ PEOPLES NOTES RECOMMENDING WARMING IN A FRYING PAN, I THINK…

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