Palak Paneer

Ingredients

• 500 g spinach (palak), washed, thick stems removed
• 250 g paneer, in cubes
• 4 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 3 tbsp cream

Missing something?

• No spinach? Use frozen spinach, methi or any leafy greens.
• No paneer? Use firm tofu.
• No onion? Use spring onions, or a little onion powder (less depth).
• No tomato? Use 1 tbsp tomato paste per tomato, or 2 tbsp yogurt for tang.
• No cream? Use milk with a little butter, simmered to thicken (lighter).