Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is a very popular party recipe. This recipe requires very few ingredients and is quick so can cooked  for everyday meal too.

Spinach/Palak - 1  pound

Paneer - 100 gms , cubed

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp

Green Chilli -2

Ghee - 3 tbsp

Asafoetida Powder - 1/8 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/8 tsp

Chilli Powder - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 1/3 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil for deep frying

1. Heat oil and deep fry the paneer cubes and drop in salted warm water.
2. Pick the spinach leaves , wash and keep aside
3. Bring a  few cups of water to rolling boil .
4. Add spinach and green chili and cook for a minute and drain.
5. Coarsely grind the spinach and chili  and keep aside.
6. Heat ghee and add asafoetida ,turmeric,chili powder .
7. Mix and immediately add the spinach and paneer.
8. Add garam masala and simmer for five minutes.
9. Add salt and remove from fire .
10. Serve with jeera rice or roti