Spicy paneer stir-fry with crispy garlic
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 225g paneer, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
- 200g spinach
- cooked rice, naan or other flatbread, to serve (optional)
Method
- STEP 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over a low heat. Scatter in the garlic and cook gently for 3-4 mins until lightly golden, then remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with a little salt.
- STEP 2
Turn the heat up slightly, add the red onion and cook for 4-5 mins until beginning to soften, then add the paneer and cook for 5 mins until each side is golden. Stir in the curry paste and cook for a further 4-5 mins, then pour in 100ml water. Wilt in the spinach and mix well.
- STEP 3
Lightly season, then serve with flatbreads or rice, if you like.
