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Thai Green Curry Palak Paneer Fusion

35 mintotal
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
4servings
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A fusion dish using coconut milk, lemongrass, and green chili with traditional paneer.

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Ingredients

Servings:4
  • 400 grams Paneer cubes
  • 500 grams Fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 can (400ml) Full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 1 piece Lemongrass stalk, bruised
  • 2 pieces Fresh green chilies(optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
  • 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce or Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Palm sugar(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immediately shock in ice water to retain the vibrant green color.

  2. 2

    Blend the blanched spinach with the green chilies into a smooth puree and set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat coconut oil in a large pan and lightly sear the paneer cubes until golden; remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same pan, sauté the ginger-garlic paste and Thai green curry paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the coconut milk and add the bruised lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, simmering gently for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the spinach puree, palm sugar, and soy sauce, mixing well to combine the Thai and Indian flavors.

  7. 7

    Add the seared paneer cubes back into the sauce and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the curry thickens slightly.

  8. 8

    Remove the lemongrass stalk and lime leaves before serving hot with jasmine rice or garlic naan.

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