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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

North Indian fresh Palak (not the frozen one) 1/2 kg
Paneer 100 grams
Onion 1
Butter 3 tbsp.
Cashew and ground nuts mixed and powdered-1 spoon
Cumin seeds 1 tsp.
Salt to taste
Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp.
Ginger-garlic paste 3/4 tsp.
Green chilli paste 1/2 tsp.
Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp.
Vegetable oil as required

Method:

1. Cut the palak leaves into small pieces and grind it raw in the mixie with some water to a semi solid consistency.2. Cut paneer into small cubes. Keep 3 cubes separately for decoration.
3. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the paneer pieces on 'medium' heat till they turn slightly brown. Set the paneer pieces aside.
4. Heat 2 tbsp. of butter. Fry cumin seeds. Add chopped onion. Fry until the onions become pink.
5. Add salt, black pepper powder, garam masala, green chilly, ginger garlic paste and fry for one minute.
6. Add ground spinach and cook the content for 10 minutes till done.
7. Add cashew/ground nut powder
8. Add the paneer, mix well.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and it is ready for serving.