Paneer Methi Chaman ( Know Your Green Leafy Vegetables)

by Tarla Dalal

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Loads of greens are combined with paneer and punjabi spices to form this brilliant creation. Using both kasuri methi and fresh methi in this dish, imparts an unbeatable flavour.

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Paneer Methi Chaman ( Know Your Green Leafy Vegetables) recipe - How to make Paneer Methi Chaman ( Know Your Green Leafy Vegetables)

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
4 cups chopped spinach (palak)
2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25 mm. cubes
1/4 tsp garam masala

Method

Roast the dried fenugreek leaves in a pan till crisp. Keep aside.
Blanch the spinach and fenugreek leaves in a vesselful of boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
Drain and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, ginger-green chilli paste, prepared puree and dried fenugreek leaves and sauté for another 2-3 minutes
Add the salt, paneer and garam masala and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve hot.

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