Palak Paneer

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until it is just wilted. Drain and rinse under cold water to preserve its green color. Puree the spinach in a blender and set aside.

2. 2

   Dice the paneer into cubes and fry them in a pan with a little oil until golden brown. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and ginger and fry for another minute before adding the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.

5. 5

   Add the spinach puree to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water to reach the desired consistency.

6. 6

   Add the fried paneer cubes to the spinach mixture and cook for another 5 minutes so that the paneer absorbs the flavors.

7. 7

   Stir in the garam masala and cream, and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice.

8. 8

   Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve hot with flatbread or rice.