Spicy paneer stir-fry with crispy garlic

Try our super-speedy roasted garlic, spinach and paneer stir-fry for an easy veggie supper. Full of flavour, it works well with rice or naan breads

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil , for frying
• 3 garlic cloves , finely sliced
• 1 red onion , chopped
• 225 g paneer , cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
• 200 g spinach
• cooked rice , naan or other flatbread, to serve (optional)

Steps

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.
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.
3. Lightly season, then serve with flatbreads or rice, if you like.