PALAK PANEER

Most vegetarians love Paneer for its taste , nutiritional value and versatility. When Paneer is cooked with Palak or Spinach it gets even more tasty and  has many healthy benefits. Here's my recipe of Palak Paneer.... simple and delicious!

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches spinach or palak, washed and finely chopped
• 250 gms fresh paneer or cottage cheese , cut into cubes
• 2 medium sized tomatoes grated
• 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
• 2 to 3 green chillies finely chopped
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 6 to 8 flakes garlic
• ½ tsp mustard seeds or rai
• 1 tsp coriander or dhania powder
• 1 pinch turmeric or haldi powder (optional)
• 3 tbps oil
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

Grind ginger garlic and keep aside. In a thick kadai or pan put chopped onions and finely chopped spinach . Cover with fitting lid and steam for 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool . Now blend the spinach and onion mixture in a blender and keep aside. Place a washed kadai or pan on the flame. Put oil and allow to heat. When hot, lower fame and add mustard seeds. Allow to splutter. Now add ground ginger- garlic and green chillies. Let them splutter for a minute or so then add the grated tomato.Mix well and allow to cook, while stirring. The tomato will initially give out some water. Let it cook on low flame. As the water evaporates in a few minutes, add the coriander powder and turmeric. Allow to cook for a couple of more minutes, then add the ground spinach. Mix well, cover and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Then open lid and put in the chopped paneer. All salt, mix well , cover and cook on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off flame and serve hot in an attractive glass dish with hot rotis or naans