Palak Paneer 2.0

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 1 tsp mustard oil (for base)
• 1 tsp mustard oil (for tadka)
• 1 large onion (approx. 120g), thinly sliced
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (for base)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (for tadka)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 large tomato (approx. 100g), pureed
• 2 cups chopped palak/spinach (approx. 150g)
• 150g paneer
• 1/4 cup hot water
• Salt to taste
• A handful of fresh chopped cilantro/coriander leaves (for garnish)
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (for tadka)

1. 1Heat 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in a kadai (wok) on a gas stove.
2. 2Add thinly sliced red onions and sauté until they soften and turn light golden.
3. 3Incorporate 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
4. 4Add 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala to the onions and quickly stir for about 30 seconds to release their aroma.
5. 5Pour in a puree of 1 large tomato, stir well, season with salt, and cook until the raw flavor disappears and the mixture thickens into a rich, reddish-brown paste.
6. 6Add 2 cups of fresh chopped spinach (palak) to the kadai, mix into the masala, and cook until it wilts and reduces in volume.
7. 7Place 150g of paneer in a blender cup with 1/4 cup of hot water and blend until it forms a silky smooth, creamy white puree.
8. 8Pour the paneer puree into the kadai with the cooked spinach and masala, and gently stir on a low flame until well combined and simmering.
9. 9Prepare the tadka by heating 1 teaspoon of mustard oil in a small pan, adding 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, followed by 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri chili powder and 2-3 finely chopped garlic cloves.
10. 10Sizzle the tadka ingredients in hot oil until the garlic turns golden brown and spices are fragrant, then pour immediately into the simmering palak-paneer gravy.
11. 11Give the mixture a final stir, switch off the flame, and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.

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