Sunday, February 10, 2013

Palak paneer










Ingredients


10 cups chopped spinach (palak) , refer handy tip
1 1/2 cups paneer , cut into 12 mm. ( 1/2") cubes
2 tbsp oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
4 cloves garlic , grated
25 mm (1") piece ginger , grated
2 green chillies , finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
salt to taste
1 tsp punjabi garam masala
2 tbsp fresh cream

Method
  1. Blanch the spinach in a vesselful of boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Drain, refresh with cold water and keep aside to cool for sometime.
  3. Blend in a mixer to a smooth purée and keep aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
  5. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato pulp and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously.
  7. Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  8. Add the salt, garam masala and fresh cream and mix well.
  9. Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Serve hot.

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