Palak Paneer

Ingredients

For palak paste

• 5 cup water
• 1 bunch palak/spinach
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tsp oil
• 1 tsp butter
• 3/4 cup paneer cubes /cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 tomato finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 cup water
• salt
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tbsp cream

Instructions 

1. Take 5 cups water in big bowl and boil
2. add spinach to boiling water, and boil for 2 mins
3. remove the blanched spinach into ice water
4. cool completely for 2 – 3 mins
5. Take blanched palak, 1 inch ginger, 3 clove garlic and cumin seeds
6. blend to smooth paste without adding any water. keep aside.
7. now in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil, 1 tsp butter and roast the spices till it turns aromatic.
8. add 1 onion and saute till it turns golden brown
9. add 1 tomato and saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
10. add prepared palak paste, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 tsp turmeric ,1/2 tsp red chilli powder,1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala and ¾ tsp salt.
11. mix well adjusting consistency as required.
12. add paneer and mix well.
13. add 1 tsp kasuri methi ,mix well.
14. simmer for 5 minutes or till paneer absorbs flavour.
15. serve dhaba-style palak paneer with roti / naan.