Palak Paneer

 Ingredients:

Paneer                        250 gm

Palak/Spinach          3 bunches

Garlic  cloves             3

Green chillies              2 ( chillie powder also fine)

Jeera/Cumin seeds   ½ tsp

Turmeric powder       ½ tsp

Malai/ Cream              1 tbsp

Oil                                   3 tsp

 Method:

Remove stems, wash spinach thoroughly and blanch in salted hot water for two minutes. Squeeze out excess water.

Wash and chop green chillies. Peel and chop garlic.  Grind spinach green chillies and chopped garlic   into a fine paste.  

Cut paneer (Homemade or store brought) into small cubes and lightly fry in the oil.

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. Let them splutter, now add turmeric powder,  spinach puree and stir.

Let it cook for 4-5 minutes, add water if required.

When the gravy comes to a boil, add the fried paneer cubes  and mix well. 

Now add salt, place the lid and cook it for 8-10 minutes on medium low heat. 

Finally add fresh cream/malai. 

Serve hot with rotis or rice.