Palak Paneer

Paneer cooked in a thick creamy gravy ,the base being-spinach,tomatoes ,onions and spices.I've tried various recipes for palak paneer,but this one is definitely the most simple and delicious.

Ingredients:

250gms Paneer

300 gms spinach(fresh or frozen)

1 onion chopped

4 oz tomato puree or 2 large tomatoes pureed

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 pinch hing

1/2 tsp jeera

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 cup heavy cream

oil

salt to taste

Preparation:

• Cook the spinach in the microwave for 5 mins.Puree the cooked spinach in a blender/processor about 90% and set aside.
• Cut paneer into cubes.Heat oil and fry paneer lightly.(If you do not want to fry the paneer, it is ok).
• Remove fried paneer and set aside.
• In the same oil ,add jeera,hing,the onions and fry till translucent.
• Add the ginger garlic paste and fry a few mins.
• Add the turmeric and chili powder and mix well.Let it cook a min.
• Add in the tomato puree,cover and let it simmer for about 5mins.
• Add the pureed spinach and 1/2 the heavy cream.Mix well and let it cook for about 3 mins.
• Add in the paneer pieces, mix and turn off the heat.
• Transfer to a serving dish, top with the remaining cream(to garnish) and serve with naan or rice.

Tips:

Pureeing the spinach gives the gravy a creamy rich texture.But if u have very young, tender spinach, you may chose not to puree it.

Ease of preparation: Easy

No.of Servings: 6

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