Palak paneer ( Cottage cheese in spinach gravy)

Ingredients:

2 bunch of Spinach

1 uup paneer cut into cubes

1 Inch ginger

2 big cloves of garlic

1/2 of a medium size onion

1 tomato

1 Tsp turmeric powder

1 Tbs Cumin powder

1 Tbs Coriander powder

1 Tbs Yogurt

Pinch of Garam masala

Chilli powder to taste

Green chili to taste

Salt to taste

Preparation:

Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes.

Drain, put in cold water and keep aside to cool for sometime.

In a mixer put spinach, ginger, garlic and green chili and blend to a smooth purée and keep aside.

Heat the oil in a kadhai , add the onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.

Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2

minutes.

Add the tomatoes and sauté till the mixture leaves oil, while stirring continuously.

Add the spinach purée and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

Add the salt, garam masala and yogurt and mix well.

Add the paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.Serve hot with rice or roti.