Tuesday, September 9, 2008

PALAK PANEER

paneer : 250 grams
palak or spinach : 3 to 4 bunches
onion: 2 medium size finely chopped
Green chilies: 5
turmeric : apinch
coriander powder : 1 tbspoon
gingergarlic paste : 1 tbspoon
garam masala : 1/2 tbspoon
chilli powder : 1 tbspoon
salt : According to taste ghee or oil : 3 tbspoon dalchini and sajeera for flavours
coriander leaves for garnishing


wash spinach leaves properly .frst boil spinach ,green chillies and tumeric in one glass of water for 10 to 15 min till they r cooked properly and keep aside ,let i t cool and make a smooth paste of this in a blender.
Make the pieces of panner into cubes and fry in oil or ghee till golden colour'
Heat ghee or oil in a cooking vessel add shaajeera and dalchini let them pop.Add the finely chopped onions on a medium heat ensuring that it doesnt burn. Add the ginger garlic paste
and fry for another 2-3 mts. Add coriander powder,chilli powder and garamamsala and fry for 3 -4mts,Add spinach paste Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes on low heat.finally add the fried panner pieces.
Garnish with onions and coriander leaves.Serve with hot rotis,naan or rice.































2 comments:

raaji said...

hi smitha...this is my first visit here..ur recipes look yummy.....u know what ??i posted this recipe just on this 7th......and u made it today....ur kid looks cute in the pic....do visit my blog

smitha's blog said...

Thanku raaji