Palak Paneer By Geetavyas

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The iron cladded palak paneer is not only rich in taste and flavour but also in healthful benefits imparted by the delightful combination of paneer getting cooked in spicy spinach puree based rich gravy. Enjoy with roti or oparatha.

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Palak Paneer By Geetavyas recipe - How to make Palak Paneer By Geetavyas

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins 2Makes 2 to 3 servings
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Ingredients

4 cups spinach (palak) leaves
100 gms paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
salt to taste
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
1 basil leaf
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 tbsp fresh cream

Method

Boil the spinach leaves in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles.
Cool, drain the excess water and wash them with cold water.
Blend the spinach leaves into a puree and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a pan deep fry paneer cubes till a little pink. Keep aside.
Heat the remaining ghee in a pan, add the basil and cloves and saute for 10 seconds.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and onions and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the red chilli powder, garam masala, mix well and saute till the onion turns soft and pink.
Add the spinach puree and salt, mix well and add some water to adjust the consistency.
Bring to boil, add the paneer and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the cream and serve hot.