Palak Paneer ( Cottage Cheese in Spinach Sauce)

by Sandipan

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Preparation Time: 7 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 22 mins 4Makes 3 to 4 servings
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Ingredients

400 gms spinach (palak)
200 gms paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 cup curds (dahi)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

Method

For making the palak puree

In a vessel heat 8 cups of water and cook the spinach leaves for about 3 to 4 minutes max.
Immediately drain the hot water and refresh the spinach leaves with cold water.
Put the spinach leaves in a blender and blend for 1 to 2 minutes to make the puree.

For the remaining process

In a pan heat 1 tsp of oil. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, onions, garlic, green chilli, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt and mix well.
Once all the masala is nicely cooked add the curd and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the spinach puree and mix well.
Add the paneer cubes and gently mix it with the gravy.
Cover the lid of the pan and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.
Serve hot with naan, rotis or phulkas.

This recipe was contributed by Sandipan on 21 Jan 2014
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