Palak Paneer

Methods

• Blanch spinach in sufficient water boiling in a deep non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water and drain well. Transfer into a mixer jar and grind into a puree.
• Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and onions and saute till onions are golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and mix well. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well. Saute for 1 minute.
• Add tomato puree and green chillies and mix well. Saute till oil begins to separate.
• Add spinach puree and mix well. Add cottage cheese cubes, garam masala powder and sugar and mix well. Cover and cook cottage cheese cubes in this gravy for 2 minutes.
• Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with green chillies and serve hot with naan.