How To Make Palak Paneer

How To Make Palak Paneer

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 bunch palak / spinach(200 to 250 grams)
• Paneer /cottage Cheese  (150 grams)
• 5 cup water
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 green chilli
• 8 pieces cashew
• 3 tsp oil
• 1 tsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 4 cloves
• 1 pod cardamom
• 1 bay leaf / tej patta
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 2 onion, finely chopped(medium sized)
• 2 tomato, finely chopped
• Salt (as per your taste)
• ¼ tsp garam masala

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Pluck only good palak leaves and discard the stem and leaves which looks like insected .Then take plucked the palak leaves in large bowl and wash it well to remove mud from it.

Step 2: Strain the leaves to remove extra water.

Step 3:  Boil 3 cups water in a pan. Add ¼ tsp salt to the hot water and stir. When the water starts boiling, switch off the flame. Add the spinach leaves in the hot water. Let the palak leaves sit in the water for about 2 minute.

 Step 4: After 2 minute, strain the spinach leaves.Let it to cool down.

Step 5: Add the spinach in a blender or grinder jar with 1 inch ginger, 1 garlic clove, cashews and 4 green chilli. Blend it to smooth paste without adding any water. Keep aside.

Step 6: Take a pan or kadai, Heat 3 tsp oil and 1 tsp Ghee, then Add ½ tsp cumin, one small to medium-sized tej patta, 1 inch cinnamon, 4 cloves, 1 pod cardamom, roast it little bit.

Step 7: Then add finely chopped onions. saute till the onions become golden brown. Then Add chopped tomatoes and¼ tsp turmeric powder. saute the tomatoes till they soften.

Step 8: Add prepared palak paste, ¼ cup water and salt according to taste .mix well adjusting consistency as required. Simmer the gravy for 6-7 minutes or more till the palak or spinach is cooked.

Step 9: Meanwhile, Fry the paneer cubes in another pan with 1 tsp oil or ghee till it turns light golden colour . Avoid frying too much or for a longer time.

             Step 10: When the gravy thicken, Add Stir ¼  tsp garam masala powderfried  paneer cubes.Cook simmer for 2 minutes or till paneer absorbs flavour.

 Finally, serve palak paneer with roti / chapathi’s/rice /paratha .