Palak Methi Paneer Slice
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2010
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Paneer forms the base of this dish which is then topped with spinach to form a mildly spiced dish.
Palak Methi Paneer Slice recipe - How to make Palak Methi Paneer Slice
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Serves 6.
For the paneer layer
150 gms paneer
2 bread slices
2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
3 tbsp curds (dahi)
1 tbsp chopped corriander (dhania)
3 green chillies, chopped
2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp baking soda
salt to taste
For the spinach layer
3 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
3/4 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
a pinch of baking soda
1 onion, chopped
3 chopped green chillies
2 tsp cornflour
25 mm. (1") piece ginger, finely chopped
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
For the decoration
tomatoes slices
grated paneer (cottage cheese)
Method
For the paneer layer
For the spinach layer
How to proceed
- Method
For the paneer layer
- For the paneer layer
- Soak the bread slices in the curds for 10 minutes.
- Crumble the paneer and knead very well.
- Add the soaked bread slices, potatoes, coriander, green chillies, flour, soda bi-carb and salt and mix very well.
For the spinach layer
- For the spinach layer
- Add 2 teaspoons of water and the soda bi-carb to the spinach and fenugreek and cook on a slow flame until soft.
- When cooked, drain out the water and blend the leaves in a liquidiser.
- Heat the oil and fry the onion for 1 minute.
- Add the green chillies, cornflour and ginger and fry again for a few seconds.
- Add the blended leaves and salt.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Heat a well greased tava. Spread the paneer layer evenly all over the tava, by pressing with the back of a spoon or by hand.
- Top with the spinach layer and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on a medium flame.
- Decorate with tomato slices and grated paneer.
- Serve hot.
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