Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is an Indian cuisine made using Palak (Spinach) & Paneer ( Indian Farmer's cottage cheese ).
A very unique and a tasty dish famous in North India especially at the DHABAS ( local highway motels ).
Off late this recipe holds a very special and favorite position even in the restaurant menu cards all over the world. A simple yet a delectable recipe. Here it comes for all my readers.

Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Serves - 2-3

 Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• 250 grams Palak / Spinach 
• 100 grams Paneer
• 1 small sized Tomato
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 3-4 Green chillies
• 1 inch piece of Ginger
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Salt as per taste
• 1/4 tsp sugar.

Method

• Clean the spinach leaves and wash it using a colander.
• Cut the paneer into small cubes and keep aside.Shallow fry the paneer cubes in a little oil till they turn a little brown.
• In a heavy bottomed vessel boil the spinach leaves,ginger and green chillies and cool it for some time.
• In a blender add the onions,tomato and the boiled spinach and grind into a fine paste.
• Heat a little oil in a vessel,add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
• Add the spinach gravy to the pan,add salt and sugar.
• When the gravy begins to boil add the paneer cubes to the gravy and cook for about 5 mins.
• Serve hot with rotis,naan or boiled rice.

Serving suggestion : You can squeeze a little lemon juice before serving.