Palak Paneer

Ingredients

Paneer (cottage cheese) 200 grams

Spinach (900 grams) 2 bunches

Green chillies 2-3

Garlic chopped8-10 cloves

Oil 3 tablespoons

Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Lemon juice 1 tablespoon

Fresh cream 4 tablespoons

Method

• Remove the stems and wash spinach thoroughly in running water. Blanch in salted boiling water for two minutes. Refresh in chilled water.
 
• Squeeze out excess water. Grind into a fine paste along with green chillies. Cut the paneer into one inch by one inch by half inch pieces.
 
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When they begin to change colour, add garlic and sauté for half a minute.
 
• Add the spinach puree and stir. Check seasoning. Add water if required. When the gravy comes to a boil, add the paneer and mix well.
 
• Stir in lemon juice. Finally add fresh cream. Serve hot.