Palak Paneer

Here is the step by step recipe for palak paneer.

Adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor                                        
Ingredients:

Spinach- 1 large bunch

Paneer- 3/4 of 1 kg pack

Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp

Onion-1 big finely chopped

Tomato-1 big finely chopped

Garlic- 3 cloves chopped fine

Cream- 1/2 cup

Oil/butter- 2 tbsp

Green chillies-3-4

Turmeric Powder-A pinch

Coriander/Dhania Powder-1 tsp

Kasoori methi- 1/4 tsp

Lemon juice-1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method:

1.Remove stems, wash spinach thoroughly in running water.

2.Blanch in salted boiling water for two minutes. Refresh in chilled water. 

3. Squeeze out excess water.

4.Remove stems, wash and roughly chop green chilies.

5.Grind spinach into a fine paste along with green chilies.

6.Dice paneer into one inch by one inch pieces.

7.Peel, wash and chop garlic.

8. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When they begin to change color, add chopped garlic and saute for half a minute. Add chopped onions and tomato. 

Fry for 2-3 mins till translucent.

                          

9.Add the spinach puree and stir.Add the dry masalas and check seasoning.Add water if required.

                           

10.When the gravy comes to a boil, add the paneer and mix well. Add fresh cream.

                   

11.Finally add a dash of lemon juice and serve hot with phulkas.