Palak Paneer

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[homemade] Palak Paneer - A combination of Spinach with Indian Cottage Cheese
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Palak Paneer

Ingredients to make Palak Paneer:

Spinach - 1 cup (washed)

onions - 2 medium (finely chopped)

tomato - 1 medium (diced)

Paneer cubes - 100 grams

turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp

garam masala powder - 1tsp

cumin/jeera seeds - 1 tsp

milk cream - 1/4 cup

chili powder - 1 tsp

garlic pods - 2

ginger - 1/8 tsp

sugar - 1 tsp (optional)

oil as required

water as required

salt as required

Method:

Preparation Time:10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 2-3

Step 1 - Making Spinach Puree:

in a vessel, add water (4 cups) and boil it

once boiled, put spinach and a pinch of turmeric powder in it. cook for 2-3 minutes

Filter the excess water and pour a cup of cold water on top

wait until it comes to room temperature

This step is to retain green color of Spinach

In a mixie jar, add the spinach, cut tomatoes, garlic pods and ginger

blend it into puree

Spinach puree is ready now. Keep this aside

Step 2 - Preparing Palak Paneer:

in a vessel/pan, add oil

once hot, add jeera/cumin seeds and let it splutters

add finely chopped onions, saute until it turns translucent

add the spinach puree we prepared along with 1/2 cup of water

close with the lid and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame. saute Occasionally

add paneer cubes, garam masala powder along with required salt

mix well and cook for a minute

Put In A Tsp Of Chili Powder And Sugar (Optional)

Pour Milk Cream (1/4 Cup) And Mix It Together.Let It Cook For 2 Minutes

Turn Off Flame And Add A Tsp Of Lemon Juice

Serve Hot With Naan/Rotis/Chapathis/Rice