Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Palak Paneer


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Serving: 4 persons

Ingredients
  1. 2 (3 1/3 ounce) bags baby spinach
  2. 2/3 large onion
  3. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  4. 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  5. 2/3 teaspoon ground ginger
  6. 1/3 teaspoon chopped garlic
  7. 1/3 cup chopped tomato
  8. 2/3 tablespoon coriander powder
  9. 1/3 teaspoon garam masala
  10. 1/3 teaspoon Chili powder
  11. 1/3 teaspoon salt
  12. pinch of sugar
  13. 5 1/3 ounces paneer cheese, cut into cubes
  14. 1/4 cup heavy cream
Method
  • Cut spinach into shreds and cook in 3 tablespoons water with a pinch of sugar until tender; remove from heat drain and wash it immediately with cool water to retains its color.
  • Saute onion, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger in 1-2 tablespoons ghee or oil until onion is translucent.
  • Then add garlic and chopped tomatoes, and reduce heat.
  • Cook this briefly and slowly.
  • Add coriander, garam masala, chili powder, and salt, mixing well.
  • Add cooked spinach, cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Take the spinach mixture and puree in food processor or blender and return it back to the sauce pan.
  • Slowly stir in by adding paneer cubes and heavy cream, and heat through on low heat for 2-3minutes .
  • Serve hot with roti or chappathi.