Palak Paneer

 

 

Ingredients

• 250 grams paneer
• 2 bunches of palak (Spinach)
• 3 medium sized onions finely chopped
• 2 medium size tomatoes finely chopped OR tomato puree as per convenience
• 2 green chillies finely chopped
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ ginger paste
• ½ garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp oil or butter
• Salt to taste
• Cream for garnish

 

Method

•  Cook the palak (spinach) for about 5-10 minutes in boiling water and grind it to fine paste after it is cold. I usually cook the palak in the microwave for about 10-12 min by adding pinch of salt.
•  Cut the paneer into small cubes and deep fry in oil till light golden brown
•  Heat the oil in a Kadhai/non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. Wait till it crackles and ensure that it does not burn.
•  Add the chopped onions and green chillies and sauté till the onions are golden brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
• Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and  and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
•  Then add the tomatoes/tomato puree and stir till the oil separates.
•  Add the palak paste to this mixture.
•  Add the paneer, garam masala, sugar and salt and cook till you start to see the gravy bubbling. If the gravy seems a bit dry, you can add some more water.
•  Garnish with some cream in the end