Category : Recipes

Sub Category : Vegan/Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS

FOR PALAK PASTE:

5 cup water
1 bunch palak / spinach
1 inch ginger
1 clove garlic
3 green chilli

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

3 tsp oil
1 tsp butter
11 cube paneer / cottage cheese
1 tsp cumin / jeera
1 inch cinnamon
4 cloves
2 pod cardamom / elachi
1 bay leaf / tej patta
2 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
½ onion, finely chopped
½ tomato, finely chopped
¼ cup water
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp garam masala
2 tbsp cream / malai

INSTRUCTIONS

take blanched palak, 1 inch ginger, 1 clove garlic and 4 green chilli.
blend to smooth paste without adding any water. keep aside.
now in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil, 1 tsp butter and roast the spices till it turns aromatic.
further, add ½ onion and saute till it turns golden brown
additionally, add ½ tomato and saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
add prepared palak paste, ¼ cup water and ¾ tsp salt.
mix well adjusting consistency as required.
further, add roasted paneer and mix well.
simmer for 5 minutes or till paneer absorbs flavour.
turn off the flame and add ¼ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 2 tbsp cream. mix well.
finally, serve restaurant-style palak paneer with roti / naan.