Palak Paneer (without onion)

Ingredients 

• 900 grams spinach
• 200 grams paneer (cottage cheese)
• 2-3 green chillies
• 8-10 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh cream

Method

1. Remove the stems and wash spinach thoroughly in running water. Blanch in salted boiling water for two minutes.
2. Refresh in chilled water. Squeeze out excess water. Grind into a fine paste along with green chillies.
3. Cut the paneer into one inch by one inch by half inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add cumin seeds. When they begin to change colour, add garlic and sauté for half a minute.
5. Add the spinach puree and stir. Check seasoning.
6. Add water if required. When the gravy comes to a boil, add the paneer and mix well. Stir in lemon juice.
7. Finally add fresh cream. Serve hot.

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