Palak Paneer

Method

1

Grind together ginger and garlic into a paste. Place cooking pot in the Smart Pot. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) ghee.

2

Saute-fry for 1 minute.

3

Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, kasoori methi and chopped tomatoes. Mix well.

4

Cook till tomatoes are pulpy, mixing occasionally (about 4 minutes).

5

Add water.

6

Cover and cook about 2 minutes.

7

Add chopped spinach leaves.

8

Cook for about 1 minute.

9

Add spinach puree.

10

Saute-fry about 2 minutes.

11

Add fried paneer cubes to spinach gravy. Garnish with fresh cream, 1 tbsp (15 ml) ghee and coriander leaves. Serve hot.

12

Heat ghee about 3 minutes.

13

Add paneer (first batch).

14

Fry till golden brown (about 5 minutes).

15

Remove paneer and add remaining batch.

16

Fry till golden brown (about 5 minutes).

17

Remove paneer. Add bay leaf, cumin seeds, green cardamoms and asafoetida.

18

Saute for few seconds. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown (about 10 minutes).

19

Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chillies.