PALAK PANEER

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.