Palak Paneer - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 litre milk
    2-3 tsp salt
    7 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    2 tbsp butter
    1 None onion, very finely diced
    4 cm piece root ginger, peeled and finely grated
    1 None garlic clove, finely diced
    1 None green chilli, sliced
    600 g baby leaf spinach
    1/4 tsp ground cardamom
    1/2 tsp garam masala
Preparation
    For the paneer, boil the milk with 2-3 tsp salt. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice then place the milk back on the heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 min then place in a strainer lined with cheesecloth. Squeeze out the excess liquid then place a plate on top of the cheesecloth-wrapped paneer in the strainer and place a 5 lb weight on top. Leave to drain for 1 hour. Once drained, chill the paneer until ready to use.
    Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onions. Saute for 4 mins then add the ginger, garlic and chili. Saute for 1-2 mins then add the spinach and cream. Cover the pan and simmer for 2-3 mins then season and stir in the cardamom and garam masala.
    Slice 4 portions from the cheese then add to the pan and heat for 2-3 mins. Divide between 4 bowls and serve.

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