Palak Paneer

Ingredients:

1 bunch fresh spinach (palak), washed and chopped

1 large onion, quartered

1 large tomato

2 green chili

1/2 inch cinnamon stick

2 cloves

1 cardamom

2 tablespoons oil

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

salt to taste

1/4 cup cream or milk (optional)

1 cup paneer cubes

Method:

1. Blanch onion and tomato in a saucepan filled with water. Drain. Allow to cool. Puree in a blender along with turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and some salt.

2. Cook chopped spinach in the same saucepan used to blanch the vegetables with a little salt.

3. Heat oil in a saucepan. Add cinnamon, clove and cardamom. Add green chili. Now add the pureed onion and tomato. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.Stir in spinach, cook for a few minutes.

4. Stir in cream or milk if using. Blend with emulsifier.

5. Stir in paneer cubes to the pan. Serve hot with roti or naan