Palak Paneer

This next dish is a personal favourite. While in the authentic palak paneer the spinach (palak) is pureed, over here I have just gone for chopped spinach. Additionally I have added yogurt to add a little tanginess to this dish. Healthy and tasty (Especially for the weight watchers) – this palak paneer is best tasted when served with rotis/ plain rice.

Ingredients

• 250 gms Paneer cut in cubes (soaked in hot water for 15-20 minutes)
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 tsp. chilli powder
• Salt as per taste
• 2 tbsp. veg oil + 1 tbsp.
• 1 bunch spinach finely chopped
• 1 Onion medium finely chopped/ julienned
• 2-3 green chillies split
• 1 tsp. ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• ½ cup yogurt beaten
• 1 veg stock cube/ Salt

In a bowl, put paneer cubes, turmeric, chilli powder and a pinch of salt and marinate for 10 minutes.

In a non- stick pan, add oil and fry paneer cubes lightly till brown patches on both sides. Keep them aside.

In the same pan, add 1 tbsp. oil, add cumin seeds and sauté for a minutes. Add onion till translucent. Add ginger- garlic, chillies and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Add garam masala and veg stock cube/ salt.

Add chopped spinach with ½ cup of water; close the lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes till the spinach is cooked. (You can puree the leaves as well. I prefer chopping them).

Add yogurt and stir nicely. Check for salt. Add paneer cubes and stir for another 2 minutes.

Serve hot with Plain rice/ rotis.