Palak Paneer (Spinach and Fresh cheese)

Ingredients:

• Fresh spinach – 1 bunch
• Paneer (fresh cheese) – 450 g
• Onion – 1
• Tomato – 1
• Red chili powder – ½ Tablespoon
• Cumin powder – 1 Teaspoon
• Coriander powder – 1 Teaspoon
• Ginger and garlic paste – 1 Teaspoon
• Salt as needed
• Nutmeg powder – ¼ Teaspoon
• Kasthoori methi – 1 Teaspoon
• Whole garam masala (clove, cinnamon & cardamom) – each 1
• Fresh cream – 2 Tablespoon (optional)

Method:

• Wash spinach leaves and trim one inch stem end.
• Boil 500 ml of water in a bowl, add spinach leaves and turn off heat.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 mins, remove leaves, cool and puree.
• Cut paneer into small cubes. Heat a dosa pan over medium heat, shallow fry paneer cubes for about 3 mins and keep aside.
• Heat a kadai over medium high heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Add mustard seeds, when they pop up, add whole garam masala, chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Saute till onion is slightly brown.
• Add chopped tomato, ginger and garlic paste, all powders, sauté and cook till tomato is fully mashed.
• Add spinach puree, remaining salt and a cup of water. Cook them by not closing the lid.
• Add paneer cubes, crushed kasthoori methi and cook till it is done.
• Adding fresh cream is optional.
• Serve with Chapati or rice.