That Irresistible And Evergreen- Palak Paneer

Did you ever wonder why your palak Paneer doesn't taste like the one they serve at the local roadside dhabas? That's either because you haven't blanched the spinach well, or it's lacking seasoning or perhaps you've totally ignored giving a touch of that final and magical tempering in the end. I've seen most of the people skip the tempering in the end. Trust me, it has all the taste in the world that you are casually ignoring. 

💚Malai paneer - 250gm

💚Spinach- 4 cups, roughly chopped

🟩 For gravy

💚Oil-3 tbsp 

💚Cumin- 1/2 tsp

💚Garlic- 1 tsp chopped 

💚Onion- 1 big, finely diced 

💚Green chilli paste- 2 tsp 

💚Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp 

💚Salt- 1 tsp , levelled 

💚Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp 

💚Coriander powder- 1 tsp

💚Kasoori methi- 1 tsp, crushed in palm 

💚Garam masala- 1/2 tsp

💚Fresh cream- 2 tbsp

🟩 For tempering/ tadka

💚Oil- 2-3 tbsp

💚Cumin- 1 tsp

💚Garlic- 1 tsp, chopped 

💚Red chilli dry- 2-3 

💚Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp 

🟩 For garnish 

💚Fresh cream

🟢 Boil water in a vessel and add spinach. After a minute or two, strain the water and transfer the blanched spinach to ice cold water. Once cooled down completely, grind it into a soft paste 

🟢 In a separate wok, heat oil then add diced paneer.    Fry until two sides are slightly golden brown and remove it in a plate. 

🟢 In the same oil, add cumin, garlic, onion, green chilli paste, and sautee. Once the onion has turned translucent, add red chilli powder, salt, coriander powder and turmeric powder. 

🟢 Sautee the masala for a minute then add spinach paste. Add garam masala and Kasoori methi then cover with lid. Add a little water and let cook for some time. 

🟢 Add fresh cream according to your desired taste or untill you see the color of gravy slightly bright. 

🟢 Add the fried paneer and stir.

🟢 In a small saucepan, heat oil and add cumin, garlic, dry chilli and chilli powder. Pour it over the gravy and cover it with a lid. 

🟢 Drizzle some fresh cream just before serving.