How to make Palak Paneer ?

Certainly! Here’s a concise recipe for Palak Paneer:

### Ingredients:
– 200g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cubed
– 200g spinach (palak), washed and chopped
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 tomatoes, pureed
– 2 green chilies, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
– 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
– Salt to taste
– 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
– 2 tablespoons cream (optional)
– Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

### Instructions:
1. **Prepare Spinach:** Blanch the chopped spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-cold water. Blend into a smooth puree.

2. **Sauté Paneer:** Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and fry the paneer cubes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. **Prepare Gravy:** In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for another minute.

4. **Add Spices:** Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

5. **Add Tomato Puree:** Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

6. **Combine Spinach Puree:** Add the spinach puree and mix well. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly. Add salt to taste.

7. **Add Paneer:** Gently add the fried paneer cubes to the spinach gravy. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the paneer cubes are heated through.

8. **Finish with Cream (optional):** Stir in cream if using, and cook for another minute.

9. **Serve:** Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Enjoy this creamy and flavorful Palak Paneer, a classic North Indian dish that’s rich in both taste and nutrients!

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