Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

200gms spinach

4-5green chillies

handful of coriander leaves

few mint leaves

1tbs oil

1tsp cumin seeds

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3big cloves of garlic

2tsp cumin powder

1tsp kasoori methi

1tsp coriander powder

1/4tsp turmeric  powder

4tbs yogurt

1/4cup water

salt to taste

150-200gms paneer

Method:

Cut the paneer into cubes and soak in warm water. 

Wash the spinach and place in a microwave safe bowl. Micro on high for 1-2mins to blanch the spinach. Cool and blend to a smooth paste with the green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves and yogurt.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds till they crackle. Add onions and fry till golden. 

Add the garlic and fry for 1min. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder andkasoori methi and fry for 30secs.

Then add the spinach paste, salt and 1/4cup water and cook for 5mins till the raw smell disappears.

Drain the paneer and add to the gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for 5mins.

Serve hot with chappatis or rice.

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Sending this to RCI-Lucknow Cuisine event hosted by Lavi. The event was started by Lakshmi.