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Palak Paneer
Ingredients
- paneer400 grams
- spinach4 cups
- onion1 unit
- tomatoes2 units
- ginger-garlic paste1 tablespoon
- garam masala1 teaspoon
- turmeric powder1 teaspoon
- red chili powder1 teaspoon
- cumin seeds1 teaspoon
- oil2 tablespoons
- saltto taste
- cream1/4 cup
Instructions
- 1
Wash the spinach thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-cold water to retain the green color.
- 2
Blend the blanched spinach into a smooth puree and set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4
Add finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 5
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 6
Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
- 7
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Add the spinach puree to the pan and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
- 9
Add salt to taste and mix well.
- 10
Add paneer cubes to the spinach gravy and gently mix to coat the paneer with the gravy.
- 11
Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the paneer is heated through.
- 12
Add cream and mix well. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- 13
Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
