| If you enjoy Palak (Spinach) and Paneer (Indian | | | | Method |
| Cheese), I am sure you will love this delicious creamy | | | | 1. Cook the palak (spinach) for about 5 minutes in |
| Indian gravy made from these two yummy ingredients. | | | | boiling water and grind it to fine paste after it is cold. |
| It is a very popular delicacy in India and I want to share | | | | 2. Cut the paneer into small cubes and deep fry in oil till |
| my favourite recipe for making Palak Paneer. | | | | light golden brown |
| Ingredients | | | | 3. Heat the oil in a wok or non-stick pan and add the |
| 250 grams paneer | | | | cumin seeds. Wait till it crackles and ensure that it does |
| 2 bunches of palak | | | | not burn. Add the chopped onions and green chillies |
| 3 medium sized onions (finely chopped) | | | | and saute till the onions are golden brown. Add the |
| 2 medium size tomatoes (finely chopped) OR tomato | | | | ginger garlic paste and saute for another minute. Add |
| puree as per convenience | | | | the turmeric powder, chilli powder and the chana |
| 2 green chillies (slit into half) | | | | masala powder and saute for another 1-2 minutes. |
| 1/2 tsp turmeric powder | | | | Then add the tomatoes/tomato puree and stir till the oil |
| 1 tsp red chilli powder | | | | separates. |
| 1/2 ginger paste | | | | 4. Add the palak paste to this mixture along with 1 cup |
| 1/2 garlic paste | | | | water.(Tip: You can use the water used for cooking |
| 1 tsp cumin seeds | | | | the spinach) |
| 1 tsp garam masala | | | | 5. Add the paneer, garam masala, sugar and salt and |
| 1/2 tsp chana masala | | | | cook till you start to see the gravy bubbling. If the |
| 1 tsp sugar | | | | gravy seems a bit dry, you can add some more |
| 3 tbsp oil | | | | water. |
| Salt to taste | | | | 6. |
| Cream for garnish | | | | |