Palak Paneer

Method

1. Blanch spinach in sufficient water boiling in a deep non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes. Drain, refresh in cold water and drain well. Transfer into a mixer jar and grind into a puree.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds and onions and saute till onions are golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and mix well. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well. Saute for 1 minute.
4. Add tomato puree and green chillies and mix well. Saute till oil begins to separate.
5. Add spinach puree and mix well. Add cottage cheese cubes, garam masala powder and sugar and mix well. Cover and cook cottage cheese cubes in this gravy for 2 minutes.
6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with green chillies and serve hot with naan.

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