PALAK PANEER
BY-VISHWAJIT JADHAV
When we are talking about the world-famous vegetarian delicacy which is our Palak Paneer. Simplicity is a key ingredient of Palak paneer, the smoothness, and creaminess make this delicacy more delicious and most ordered dish in restaurants. Palak
When we think Palak Panner is an Indian delicacy the let's come together and explore the roots whether it is having roots in Indian or not.
The spinach place of origin is ancient Persia or today's Iran and Paneer or cottage cheese Persian and Afghani rulers were first introduced to India. The delicacy which having main ingredients which are Spinach and cottage cheese it's is not Indian but the roots of the combination which comes out with this delicious delicacy it is Indian. This classic vegetarian dish has its origins in northern India.
China is the World's leading Spinach producer with 24,484,507 tones yearly production.
INGREDIENTS:
· 250 gms Paneer
· 3 Cups Spinach puree
· 2 onions finely chopped
· 2 green chill's slit lengthwise
· 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
· 1 tsp red chili powder
· 1 tbsp coriander powder
· 2 Tbsp Butter
· 1 tsp cumin seeds
· ½ tsp Garam Masala powder
· 3 tbsp Cream
· ¼ tsp Kasuri methi (optional)
· Salt to taste
METHOD
1. Heat ghee in a Deep Stockpot, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add the onions and green chills, sauté them till getting a light brown color.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté further for 3 minutes. Add red chili powder and coriander powder and mix well.
3. Add the tomato paste and let it cook for 4-5 min on medium heat. Add the Spinach paste and let it cook further for another 4-5 min.
4. Add the water and salt and cook on medium heat for 4-5min. add the Paneer cubes and mix. Cook covered on low heat for 2 min.
5. Add Cream, Garam Masala powder, and Kasuri methi and mix well.
6. Reduce flame, cover, and cook for 2 min.
AND DONE
Served with - Butter Naan, Jeera Rice, Roti.
Flat or Smooth Leaf - This variety is commonly used for canned and frozen spinach as well as for soups, baby foods.
Savoy spinach - Savoy has crinkly, dark green curly leaves. The texture is different from the
flat-leaf but tastes equally as good. Look for fresh bunches of savoy at your local market.
Semi-Savoy - Increasing in popularity is the semi-savoy variety, which has slightly curly leaves. This variety is usually sold fresh. It is also found in processed food so it's increased the shelf-life of the food.
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