Palak Paneer

Description

Palak paneer is a vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine, consisting of paneer (a type of cottage cheese) in a thick paste made from puréed spinach.

• Prep time : 6-10 minutes
• Cook time : 11-15 minutes
• Serve : 4
• Level of Cooking : Easy
• Taste : Mild

Ingredients

• Fresh spinach leaves, 2 large bunches
• Cottage cheese, 250 grams
• Green chillies, 1-2
• Oil, 1 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds, ½ teaspoons
• Chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice, a few drops
• Fresh cream 1 tablespoon + for drizzling

Method

1. Blanch spinach leaves in sufficient water for 30-40 seconds. Remove from heat and refresh in ice cold water.
2. Squeeze out the excess water and grind into a fine puree with green chillies.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till they change color.
4. Add garlic, mix and sauté well. Add little water to the prepared spinach puree and mix well.
5. Cut cottage cheese into large cubes.
6. Add salt, lemon juice and cottage cheese cubes. Mix lightly and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add cream and mix well. Switch off heat.
8. Drizzle cream on top and serve hot.

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