Palak Paneer

                       

                        Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

Spinach leaves (palak) fresh 2 bunches

Paneer (cottage cheese) 250 grams

Green chillies 1-2

Oil 1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoons

Garlic chopped 1 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Lemon juice a few drops

Fresh cream 1 tablespoon + for drizzling

Preparation:

Blanch spinach leaves in sufficient water for 30-40 seconds. 

Remove from heat and refresh in ice cold water.

Squeeze out the excess water and grind into a fine puree with green chillies.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till it changes colour.

Add garlic, mix and sauté well. Add prepared spinach puree and little water and mix well.

Cut cottage cheese into large cubes.

Add salt, lemon juice and cottage cheese cubes, mix lightly and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add cream and mix well. Switch off heat.

Drizzle cream on top and serve hot.