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Palak Paneer (Spinach Cottage Cheese Dish)

palak paneer

Another hot favorite from North India cuisine- Palak Paneer. Palak Paneer is prepared with fresh spinach leaves and cottgae cheese. Its a popular dish from Punjab and Haryana cuisine. Try it today, it tastes great great with butter parantha and naan.

Ingredients

  • - 1 ½ cup:Pureed spinach
  • - 500 gm:Paneer (cubed and lightly fried)
  • - 1 tsp:Finely chopped ginger
  • - 1 tsp:Finely chopped garlic
  • - 1/2 cup:Onions (grated)
  • - 1 cup:Tomatoes (chopped fine)
  • - 1 tsp:Cumin seeds
  • - 1-2:Bay leaf
  • - 1/4 tsp:Garam masala
  • - 1/2 tsp:Powdered red pepper
  • - 1 tsp:Powdered coriander seeds
  • - 2 tsp:Salt
  • - 1/4 cup:Oil

Method

  • - Heat oil and add cumin, when it splutters, add bay leaf, ginger and the garlic, and sauté till a light brown.
  • - Add onions and sauté till a golden brown, then add tomatoes and stir fry over medium heat.
  • - When fat separates, add the salt, garam masala and the red pepper and stir till well mixed.
  • - Add spi nach and sauté for 2-3 minutes and add paneer.
  • - Turn around a few times and serve hot.