Paneer and Spinach in a Spicy Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas (Paneer Palak)

I have cut most dairy from my diet these days, but if there is one dairy item that I cannot resist, it would be succulent creamy paneer cheese. It doesn't melt while cooking and takes on the flavors that are included in the dish, making it an ideal addition to curries. For this creation, I didn't even bother to fry the paneer ahead of time. With an array of aromatic spices, tangy tomatoes, plump chickpeas, baby spinach and some almond milk to add a bit of nuttiness, this version of paneer palak (curried paneer and spinach) is a filling dish that only really needs some grain served along as a side or perhaps a favorite Indian flat bread. Traditionally, paneer palak does not contain chickpeas, but I wanted an extra boost of protein and it...

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