Saturday, April 12, 2008

PALAK PANEER


INGREDIENTS :
  • Spinach Leaves
  • Paneer cubes
  • 2 Medium Onions ( Finely Chopped)
  • 2 Medium Tomatoes ( Finely Chopped )
  • Coriander Leaves ( Finely Chopped)
  • Ginger - Garlic Paste
  • Oil - For frying
  • 1/2 tbsp mustard
  • 1/2 tbsp cuminseeds
  • 1/2 tbsp urad dal
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tbsp chilli powder
  • Salt for taste
  • Whipped Cream

METHOD :

* Fry the paneer cubes in the oil till they become light pink colour and keep them aside .
* Cut the spinach leaves , cook them and blend them .( Be careful that it is still coarsy )
* Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a kadai , splutter the mustard seeds , put the cumin seeds and urad dal .
* Then fry the onions till brown .
* Then add the turmeric powder , Garam masala and chilli powder . Cook for 2 mins .
* Now add the Ginger-Garlic Paste , Cook for 1 min .
* Then add the tomatoes , Cook for 3 mins till the mixture gets cooked well .
* Add salt as required .
* When the mixture is well cooked add the blended spinach leaves and mix well.
* Let the mixture cook well .
* Now add some cream to make the gravy thicker .
* Afte 2 mins add the fried paneer cubes and stir slowly so that the cubes are not spoiled.
* Let it cook for 2 mins and now the palak paneer is ready to serve.
* Transfer it into a bowl and decorate it with some sliced tomatoes and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves .
* This goes well with rotis/ Chappatis .

NOTE :
* You can choose milk instead of Cream.

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