Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Green chillies - 2, slit
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, finely chopped
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, finely chopped
• Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
• Paneer (cottage cheese) - 200 grams
• Spinach - 500 grams

Instructions

1. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and blend in a mixer to a smooth puree.
2. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they crackle, add the finely chopped onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
3. Add the chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the spinach puree and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
6. Add the paneer cubes, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve hot with roti or rice.