Palak Paneer

Ingredients 

• 2 large bunches of freshspinach leaves (palak) 
• 250 grams paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1-2 green chillies
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 
• Salt to taste
• A few drops of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cream  + for drizzling

Method

1. Blanch spinach leaves in sufficient water for 30-40 seconds. Remove from heat and refresh in ice cold water.
2. Squeeze out the excess water and grind into a fine puree with green chillies.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till they changes colour.
4. Add garlic, mix and sauté well. Add prepared spinach puree and little water and mix well.
5. Cut cottage cheese into large cubes.
6. Add salt, lemon juice and cottage cheese cubes, mix lightly and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add cream and mix well. Switch off heat.
8. Drizzle cream on top and serve hot.

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