Palak Paneer without Tomato

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 2 green chillies (chopped finely)
• 1 small red onion (diced finely)
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 100 grams paneer cubes
• 300-500 grams spinach leaves (1 bunch (100g-150g frozen))
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain the fresh spinach leaves at least 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear. Let it sit in the colander.

2. 2

   blanch: Heat water in a sauce pot to blanch the leaves. Meanwhile, keep a bowl of ice-cold water ready.

3. 3

   blanch: Add the palak leaves to hot water for a minute or two. Use a tong to remove the leaves and dunk them immediately into the cold-water bowl.

4. 4

   squeeze: Remove and squeeze out all the excess water and use a blender to make a smooth puree. Keep covered until needed.

5. 5

   Heat the oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.

6. 6

   saute: Add the ginger garlic paste and green chilli and sauté on low to medium flame until they turn light golden.

7. 7

   saute: Now, add the finely diced onions and sauté until translucent.

8. 8

   saute: Reduce the heat to low and add the ground spices - red chilli and cumin powder and sauté for a minute.

9. 9

   fry: Add the paneer cubes and fry them on medium heat until lightly golden on the sides.

10. 10

    cook: Pour the prepared spinach puree with some salt and cook stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

11. 11

    serve: Switch off and stir in the cream. Serve hot with rice or Indian bread. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Palak Paneer without tomatoes!