Palak Paneer

Serves - 4 People
Cooking Time - 30 Min

INGREDIENTS
1Tbsp        Shahi Jeera
1″               Cinnamon Stick
3                  Bay Leaves
1                  Star Anise
1 Cup         Paneer
2 Cup         Spinach Paste
1                  Onion
1                  Tomato
1 Tbsp        Ginger Garlic Paste
1/4 Cup     Curry Leaves
1/2 Cup     Cilantro
1 Tsp          Kastoori Methi
1 Tbsp        Chili Powder
1 Tsp          Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp          Garam Masala
1 Tsp          Somph Powder
1 Tsp          Coriander Powder
2 Tbsp        Milk
1 Tsp          Corn Flour
1 Tbsp        Oil/Butter
Salt As Required

PROCEDURE

• Boil water in a large pot and immerse the spinach for 5 minutes and drain the water.
• Cool it & puree the drained spinach.

   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

• Meanwhile cut the paneer into cubes and in a pan quickly sear the paneer and sprinkle some salt over it.

• Now heat a pan with oil/butter and add shahi jeera,bay leaf,cinnamon stick,start anise and fry.
• Add curry leaves,onions,salt and saute till the onions change color.

                                       

• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell is gone.
• Add chili powder,somph powder,coriander powder,kastoori methi  and tomato pieces and saute till the tomatoes are completely mashed.

• Time to add the pureed spinach,water,milk,corn flour powder and cook on medium flame.

                                                               

• Gently mix the paneer into the mixture and cook till required consistency.

• Garnish with cilantro and cream(optional).

                                          Serve hot with Fried Rice, Biriyani or Roti !!!