Lehsuni Palak

Ingredients 

• 1 large bunch spinach (palak), cleaned
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 
• Garlic fried for garnish
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh cream + for drizzling 

Method

1. Boil sufficient water in a deep non-stick pan, add salt and spinach leaves and blanch for a minute. Drain and refresh in ice cold water.
2. Squeeze excess water and put into a blender jar. Add a little water and blend to a fine puree.
3. Heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté till lightly browned.
4. Add green chillies and onion, mix and sauté till onions are lightly browned.
5. Add spinach puree and mix well. Rinse the blender jar with ½ cup water and add to the pan, mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Add garam masala powder, salt and dried fenugreek leaves powder and mix well. Add cream, mix and cook for a minute.
7. Drizzle some cream on top, garnish with fried garlic and serve hot.