13 - Paneer Palak

This is the Palak Paneer for those who don't really like the taste of palak (like me) . If you want your kids to eat their spinach, and they wont touch it even if their life depends on it ; this one is for you! My boy loves it and I prepare it atleast once a week. That I can get him to eat spinach atleast once a week without complaining is "For Me Winning"   :")

Ingredients

1/2 kg cubed paneer

1 inch piece ginger, grated

2 garliv cloves, crushed

2 green chillies , chopped

2 bunches of spinach, washed

1 cup water

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 bay leaves

1/4 tsp black peppercorns

1 onion, finely chopped

4 tomatoes, finely chopped

2 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tsp jeera powder

3 tbsp fresh yogurt

salt, to taste

Preparation

Cook the spinach, without water, in a tightly covered pan for 5 minutes.

Put the spinach, ginger, garlic and green chillies with 1/4 cup of water into the food processor and make a puree.

Heat the oil, add the bay leaves and peppercorns, and fry for 2 minutes.

Add the onion and fry again for 6 -8 minutes , till the onion turns light brown.

Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala and salt and mix well. Allow to cook for 2 minutes.

Add the spinach puree and the remaining water to the pan, and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.

Strir in the yogurt, about 1 tbsp at a time, and simmer for 5 minutes. You can add more water, if you need more gravy.

Add the paneer. Cover and cook till the paneer becomes soft, about 10 minutes.

Serve and Enjoy!! :)