Spinach with home made paneer (Palak Paneer)

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Through break ins and floods I am here to post. Hopefully the pics will make up for my tardiness

I used Kefir to make my paneer but you can use any acid. Kefir or yoghurt will make a softer product

Bring 1 litre full cream milk just to the boil on a medium heat. Add 250ml of Kefir or yoghurt or 1tbs lemon juice or vinigar and bring down to a low heat stiring gently until the curds split from the whey

Line a colander with cheesecloth and pour the curds and whey into the cloth. Hang it up to release the whey (I kept the whey and baked bread with it)

When the cheese has dried out press it into a container and put in the fridge for a few hours

When "dry" slice up the cheese into squares

Fry in the oil of your choice (I used coconut) with masala spices (please excuse the blurriness)

When the cheese has browned on all sides add in 2 cups frozen or preprepared spinach

Once cooked through lower the heat right down add add coconut cream and crushed garlic. Simmer till thick

Ready to serve