Name: Palak Paneer recipe by Sayan Majumder at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 large bunches fresh spinach leaves (palak); 250 grams cottage cheese (paneer); 1-2 green chillies; 1 tablespoon oil; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; Salt to taste; A few drops lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cream + for drizzling

ABOUT Palak Paneer RECIPE

Spinach is a super food loaded with tons of nutrients in a low calorie package.

Ingredients Serving: 3

2 large bunches fresh spinach leaves (palak)
250 grams cottage cheese (paneer)
1-2 green chillies
1 tablespoon oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Salt to taste
A few drops lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh cream + for drizzling

Instructions

Blanch spinach leaves in sufficient water for 30-40 seconds. Remove from heat and refresh in ice cold water.
Squeeze out the excess water and grind into a fine puree with green chillies.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till it changes colour.
Add garlic, mix and sauté well. Add prepared spinach puree and little water and mix well.
Cut cottage cheese into large cubes.
Add salt, lemon juice and cottage cheese cubes, mix lightly and cook for 2-3minutes.
Add cream and mix well. Switch off heat.
Drizzle cream on top and serve hot.

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