Palak Paneer

Ingredient Name Unit Quantity
coriander powder     tbsp    1
cream fresh            tbsp     1
cumin powder        tsp       1
Dry garam masalas number 2
fenugreek leaves  tbsp   1
garlic      number 5
ginger garlic paste  tbsp  1
Green Chili  number  2
onion number  1
palak  number  5
red chilli powder  as per taste
salt  as per taste
tomato  number  3

Directions | How to make Palak Paneer

Clean and wash spinach and immerse in boiling water for 2 min mash it in a mixer or some prefer to chop and use. Heat oil in a deep pan. . add whole garam masala Now add onions and fry till golden brown. add turmeric and ginger garlic paste Add all spices and red chili powder. Now add the spinach (palak) and cook till it ozzes out oil . Cut paneer into pieces some use it fried , if you have fresh paneer just add Add Paneer pieces to the gravy and simmer in for few min adding garlic slices is optional , some prefer to grind green chillies with spinach top with little cream ( optional).

Paneer Butter masala

Ingredients
3 big tomatoes - pureed
250 gms paneer - cubed
2 big onions
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
3 tbsps cashewnut paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp dhania powder (dry coriander powder)
1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
1 tsp tandoori masala (optional for color)
2 tsp garam masala powder
salt and lemon juice - to taste
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp fresh cream
fresh coriander - chopped for garnish


Method
Skin the onions and blanch them in hot water for 3 mins, then ouree them to form a paste. Do the same with tomaotes, unless you are using tomato puree directly.


Take 1 tbsp of ghee, heat in a pan for 2 mins, the saute the paneer cubes in it till golden brown; Now take 1 cup hot water, add a pinch of salt and turmeric powder to it and immerse the paneer cubes in it for 10-12 mins. Then remove the pieces, drain them on a tissue paper and keep aside.


Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan, add the bay leaf and the cloves, then add the onion paste and saute till light-brown. Add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 3 minutes. Add chilli powder, followed by the cashew paste and fry for 5 mins.


Add tomato puree, crushed kasuri methi,coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir and let it simmer for some time.


Add the paneer cubes and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add a small cup of water and let it cook on medium heat till you get the desired curryconsistency. Remove from fire, stir in remaining butter and fresh cream.