Spinach (Palack) Paneer

Palak paneer
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250g Spinach, cook in boiling water or microwave (2 mins)
150g Paneer, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 inch Ginger
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/2 tsp tumeric
1/2 lemon or lime juice
2 tbsp butter
Salt

1. Cool and blend spinach to form a paste
2. Shallow fry paneer, till golden (for a healthier option, boil in salted water for 1 min), set aside
3. Heat butter (ghee) and fry the onion till golden brown
4. Add ginger, garlic, cumin and pepper. Mix well
5. Add spinach paste, salt and water
6. Mix in the cooked paneer and cook for a further few mins
7. Remove from heat, when cooled, add the lime juice