Recipe of cooking palak paneer

Palak Paneer, a popular Indian dish made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese).

Ingredients:

• 2 cups spinach leaves, washed and chopped
• 200 grams paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil or ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt, whisked
• Salt to taste
• Water, as needed
• Fresh cream (optional), for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies (if using) to the pan. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

4. Now, add the chopped spinach leaves and cook until they wilt down. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

5. Once the spinach is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it cool down a bit.

6. Transfer the cooled spinach mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend it into a smooth paste. You can add a little water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.

7. Heat the same pan again and add the spinach puree to it. Cook for a couple of minutes on medium heat.

8. Add garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

9. Gradually add whisked yogurt to the pan while stirring continuously. This helps in preventing the yogurt from curdling.

10. Add water as needed to adjust the consistency of the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

11. Gently add the paneer cubes to the pan and stir gently to coat them with the spinach gravy. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

12. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if required.

13. Remove from heat and garnish with a drizzle of fresh cream (if desired).

Your delicious Palak Paneer is now ready to be served. It pairs well with naan, roti (Indian bread), or rice. Enjoy your meal!