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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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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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After so many years the quality of your products remains true. Thank you team Shemins!

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tik Verified curry lover

Many thanks as always, going to try out your new Tikka paste, after all these years it will be interesting to taste the difference Cheers, Syd Roberts

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tik Verified curry lover

Have used fora few years now. Love it. Looking forward to trying the tikka curry paste

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Great service and products thanks

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Brilliant fantastic selection of everything

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Love your pastes. We’re not adventurous enough with what we cook. Need to look at your recipe suggestions more

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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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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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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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