Lighter Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• 2 cups spinach (palak), blanched
• 150 g paneer, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp curd (instead of cream)

Method

1. Blanch the spinach in hot water for 2 minutes, then blend to a puree.
2. Heat oil, add jeera, then the onion and ginger-garlic paste; saute till golden.
3. Add tomato puree, turmeric and salt; cook till the oil separates.
4. Pour in the spinach puree and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the whisked curd on low heat so it does not split.
6. Add the paneer cubes and garam masala; simmer 3 more minutes.
7. Serve hot with roti or brown rice.