Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

1. Spinach                                         : 1 kg
2. Paneer                                           : 250 gms(cut into cubes and lightly fried till golden brown in a tsp of butter or oil)
3. Cumin seed                                   : 1 tsp
4. Bay leaf                                         : 3 - 4 
5. Tomatoes                                      : 4 (blanched in hot water, peeled and pureed)
6. Onions                                          : 2
7. Ginger                                           : 1 inch
8. Garlic flakes                                  : 7 - 8
9. Sugar                                            : a pinch
10. Salt                                               : 1/2 tsp
11. Turmeric powder                           : 1/2 tsp
12. Red chilli powder                          : 3/4 tsp
13. Coriander powder                         : 1/2 tsp
14. Garam masala                               : 3/4 tsp
15. Dry mango powder                       : 3/4 tsp (amchoor powder)
16. Oil                                                : 3 tsp
17. Butter                                           : 1 tsp
18. Fresh cream                                  : 1 tsp

Method:

• Clean and wash spinch leaves. Boil 2 glasses of water, then add spinch, onion, green chilli, garlic and ginger with a pinch of sugar granules. Let it boil for 10 - 15 minutes.
• Remove from fire and let the spinch cool down. Then grind the spinach and make a thick paste.
• Heat oil in a thick bottom kadai, add cumin seed and bay leaves. When seed starts to crackle add the tomato paste and cook it for 5 - 6 minutes on low flame. Then add spinach paste along with spices like turmeric, red chilli, coriander, dry mango powder and garam masala. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the fried paneer and mix it well, and let it cook and cover on low heat for 4 - 5 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh cream. Serve hot with rotis or rice.