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.