Palak Methi Paneer

Paneer combined with loads of healthy greens and spices to make it this delectable curry of Palak Methi Paneer. Enjoy this Punjabi favorite with some parathas, naan or rotis.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings people

Calories 301kcal

Author Manju

Ingredients

5 cups chopped spinach
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 Thai green chillies chopped and crushed to a coarse paste
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ red onion chopped
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chilli powder
¼ teaspoon coriander powder
½ cup dried fenugreek leaves / kasuri methi
1 teaspoon garam masala
10 oz paneer cut into 1" cubes, about 16-18 cubes
salt to taste
½ lime squeezed

Instructions

Boil some water and add the spinach leaves to it for a couple of minutes. Drain them to a bowl of ice water and drain them again.
Puree them with the green chillies, ginger and garlic. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds to it. Once they splutter, add the onions and saute. Once they soften (dont wait for them to brown), add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
Add the pureed spinach mix to this. Mix in the kasuri methi and paneer. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
Sprinkle the garam masala on top and squeeze the lime. Mix well.
Remove from heat and serve hot with rotis, naan or parathas.

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