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| Palak paneer, rumali roti, raita and mirchi achaar |
Palak paneer is a very loved dish and it is a healthy way of getting everyone to enjoy spinach. Nutrition wise it’s a good combination of calcium, protein and fibre besides the vitamins and minerals. It’s easy to make and pleases everyone. I use various shortcuts when in a hurry. Add fried potatoes or green peas for variety along with paneer.
Ingredients
500 gms boiled spinach
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green chili
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp chopped ginger
200 gms Paneer cubed
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
250 ml tomato puree
4-5 tbsp cream
Method
1. Heat oil & butter together, add cumin seeds. Saute until light brown.
2. Add chopped garlic, chillies & ginger. Saute till golden.Add onions & saute.
3. Add the spices and saute for few seconds until light aroma emits.
4. Now pour in the tomato puree and saute well. Let the spices blend & simmer till oil separates.
5. Add the spinach puree & mix well.
6. Now put in paneer pieces and stir.
7. Cover and cook for about 10 mins on low-medium heat.
8. Stir in cream & let the curry cook & come together well so that it doesn’t leave any water. Add 1 tbsp flour if needed.
9. Pour into a dish. To spice up more, heat butter, add chopped garlic & saute till golden. Put a little chili powder and pour on top of the curry. Pour a tbsp of cream to decorate. Serve hot with rice or naans.
Tips- 1.Use tofu & rahm spinat instead for a quick meal. Tastes similar ,needs less planning.
2. Saute paneer in butter for added richness.
