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Easy Palak Paneer

Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 2
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1 big bunch spinach leaves palak
  • 1-2 clove garlic
  • 1 green chilli
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 100 gm paneer soaked in hot water till thawed
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the spinach leaves. Discard the stems.
  • Heat a pan and drop in the leaves. Saute for a couple of minutes till wilted. Switch off.
  • When it is cooled slightly, grind it along with the garlic and green chilli to a paste.
  • In the same pan, heat ghee. Add the drained paneer and briefly fry the sides. Drain and set aside.
  • Now add the ground paste. Add turmeric and salt and cook for around five minutes, or till the sauce is thickened.
  • Add the paneer, toss in and cook for a minute, and switch off.
  • Serve hot as is, or with a bowl of rice or parathas.