Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• 250 grams paneer
• 2 bunches of palak
• 3 medium sized onions (finely chopped)
• 2 medium size tomatoes (finely chopped) OR tomato puree as per convenience
• 2 green chillies (slit into half)
• 1/2tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2ginger paste
• 1/2garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2tsp chana masala
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Cream for garnish

Recipe

1.  Cook the palak (spinach) for about 5 minutes in boiling water and grind it to fine paste after it is cold.
2. Cut the paneer into small cubes and deep fry in oil till light golden brown
3. Heat the oil in a Kadhai/non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. 
4. Wait till it crackles and ensure that it does not burn. 
5. Add the chopped onions and green chillies and sauté till the onions are golden brown. 
6. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute. 
7. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and the chana masala powder and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. 
8. Then add the tomatoes/tomato puree and stir till the oil separates.
9. Add the palak paste to this mixture along with 1 cup water. 
10. Add the paneer, garam masala, sugar and salt and cook till you start to see the gravy bubbling.
11. If the gravy seems a bit dry, you can add some more water.
12. Garnish with some cream in the end
13. And enjoy the taste.