Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• •1 lb spinach
• •1 tomato
• •5 cloves garlic (3 whole, 2 chopped)
• •1 inch ginger
• •1 green chili (optional)
• •1 1/2 tbsp oil
• •1 onion, chopped
• •3/4 tsp garam masala
• •1/4 tsp turmeric
• •1/4 tsp red chili powder
• •8 oz paneer, cubed
• •2-3 tbsp heavy cream
• •1/2 tbsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• •Lemon juice, to taste
• •Salt to taste

Steps

1. 1.Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then immediately transfer to ice water to lock in its bright green color.
2. 2.Blend the blanched spinach with the tomato, 3 cloves of garlic, ginger, and green chili into a smooth purée.
3. 3.Sauté the remaining chopped garlic in oil until fragrant, then add the onion and cook until softened.
4. 4.Stir in the spinach purée with a splash of water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, then season with garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
5. 5.Stir in the cream and paneer, simmer for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat and stir in the kasoori methi and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.