Palak (Spinach) Paneer

Ingredients

• 250 grams paneer
• 2 bunches of spinach
• 3 medium sized onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium size tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ginger paste
• ½ teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1
   Cook the spinach for about 5 minutes in boiling water and blend it to a fine paste after it has cooled.
2. 2
   Cut the paneer into small cubes and fry in oil until light golden brown.
3. 3
   Heat oil in a nonstick pan and add the cumin seeds.
4. 4
   Wait until oil crackles and then add the chopped onions and green chilies.
5. 5
   Sauté until the onions are golden brown, then add the ginger paste and garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
6. 6
   Add the turmeric powder and chili powder and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
7. 7
   Then add the tomatoes and stir until the oil separates.
8. 8
   Add the spinach paste to this mixture along with 1 cup of water. You can use the same water you used to cook the spinach.
9. 9
   Add the paneer, garam masala, sugar, and salt, and cook until the gravy bubbles. If the gravy seems dry, you can add a little bit more water.