Recipe: Curried Creamy Spinach
I love palak paneer. Unfortunately, I don't have any paneer, and no fresh spices other than garlic. I also didn't have a pound of fresh spinach -- only about 4 ounces. So I improvised. And it was delicious. This is a small recipe, so feel free to double it and adjust to your tastes. What you'll need: 4 ounces baby spinach 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided. 1/2 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp garlic, diced 1/4 cup milk 1-1/2 cup mashed potatoes 4 oz shredded Gruyere cheese (or any creamy cheese of choice) Spices to taste: Curry powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper. Directions: In 1 tbsp melted butter, wilt the spinach. Once cooked, immediately submerge in cold water to stop the cooking process. You may omit the butter and steam to make this a little healthier. Heat remaining butter in a skillet. Add garlic and onion, and heat until onion is translucent. Add the spinach and stir. When butter starts to bubble up again, add mashed potatoes and milk...