Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• 10 cups chopped spinach (palak) , refer handy tip
• 1 1/2 cups paneer , cut into 12 mm. ( 1/2") cubes
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 4 cloves garlic , grated
• 25 mm (1") piece ginger , grated
• 2 green chillies , finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp punjabi garam masala
• 2 tbsp fresh cream

Method

1. Blanch the spinach in a vessel full of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Drain, refresh with cold water and keep aside to cool for sometime.
3. Blend in a mixer to a smooth puree and keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and saute on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
5. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and saute on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the tomato pulp and saute till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously.
7. Add the spinach puree and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
8. Add the salt, garam masala and fresh cream and mix well.
9. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Serve hot.