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Palak Paneer

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Palak Paneer

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Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 2-3 bunches spinach, chopped
  • 100 gms. paneer cubes
  • 3 tbsp. oil
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
  • 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp. kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp grated paneer to garnish

Directions

  • Boil the spinach for 3-4 minutes. Refresh it and grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a non-stick pan and saute the paneer cubes till light brown. Keep aside.
  • Heat the remaining oil and temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Add the chopped garlic and saute till it changes colour.
  • Add the onion and continue to saute till light brown. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste, turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, red chili powder and garam masala powder mixed with 2-3 tbsp. water.
  • Fry till the oil separates. Add the pureed spinach, salt and kasuri methi. Simmer on low flame for 2 minutes.
  • Add the butter and the fried paneer. Continue to simmer till the gravy thickens (4-5 min.). Add lime juice and take off the flame. Garnish with grated paneer and serve hot with naan or tandoori roti.
Bethica Das

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