Ingredients:
Palak | 1 Bunch. |
Paneer | 200g. (Cubed) |
Onion | 1 |
Tomato | 1 |
Ginger Garlic Paste | 1 Tbsp. |
Turmeric (optional) | 1//4th Tsp. |
Garam Masala | 1 Tsp. |
Salt | To Taste |
Oil/Butter | 1 Tbsp |
Cumin seeds | 1 Tsp. |
Red Chili powder | 1 Tsp (To taste) |
Fresh/Heavy cream (Optional) | 1 Tbsp. |
Method:
- Wash and remove stem from palak leaves.
- Sauté the palak in a pan with few drops of oil till it wilts down.
- Allow it to cool and grind to smooth paste.
- In a pan add oil, cumin and finely chopped onion, ginger garlic paste and sauté till it turns soft.
- Add finely chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes till everything becomes mushy.
- Add turmeric, Red chilli powder, garam masala & Salt to taste.
- Add palak paste, and water to adjust consistency. Cook for few minutes in medium flame.
- Add cubed paneer simmer for a minute and its done.
- Add cream to enhance flavour and color.
Tips & Variation:
- Skip ginger garlic paste and add minced ginger to avoid garlic flavor.
- Replace paneer with cubed and boiled potatoes for Aloo Palak.
- Paneer can also be replaced with Tofu or sweet corn.
- If the Paneer is too firm soak it in Warm-Hot water for about 10 to 15 minutes to soften it.
- Tastes great when served hot with any Indian Bread or Rice.