Palak Paneer Recipe

Ingredients (240 ml cup used)
. 1 cup paneer cubes
. 2 cups palak (tightly packed)
. 2-3 green chilles
. 1/2 cup tomatoes
. 3/4 cup chopped onions
. 1/4 tsp kasuri methi
. 1/2 tsp coriander powder
. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp garam masala
. 1/4 tsp cumin powder
. 1 inch cinnamon stick
. 1 tsp garlic ginger paste
. 1/8 tsp cumin or jeera
. 2 cloves
. 2 green cardamoms
. Oil or butter as required
. 2-4 tsp fresh cream
. Salt as needed

Preparation .

1. Fry paneer with 1 tsp oil for 2-3 minutes. You can drop them in water for 10-15 minutes to keep them soft. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pan add green chilles, spinach and fry for 2-3 minutes. After cooling grind to smooth puree.

Preparation - Palak paneer Gravy.

1. Heat pan with oil, add in it cardamoms, cinnamon, cumin and cloves. When they splutter add onion and fry till it becomes golden brown colour.
2. Add to this mixture garlic ginger paste till the raw smell vanishes.
3. Add tomatoes and salt and fry it for some time.
4. Now add to the mixture garam masala, kasuri methi and cumin or coriander powder.
5. Pour half cup water and stir the mixture. Cook it till the mixture thickens.
6. Now add the purees spinach stir well and cook till it begins to bubble.
7. Add paneer to this mixture. Swith off the flame.
8. Add cream now.
9. You can serve palak paneer with chapati, naan or rice.