Palak Paneer

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Onion	1 large	chopped
Garlic	4 cloves	grated
Cumin	1 tsp
Bay leaf	1-2
Turmeric	1/2 tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Garam masala	1 tsp
Kasuri methi	1/2 tsp
Paneer	400g	cubed
Gravy
Spinach	10oz	blanched
Cashews	1/2 cup	soaked
Tomatoes	14oz can
Garlic	2 cloves
Ginger	1.5 inch
Green chillies	4-5	as needed

Method:

• Bring a big pot of water to boil and add some hot water to the cashews to let them soak
• Add spinach and once the leaves wilt, transfer the spinach to an ice bath
• Once the spinach cools, blend it with the rest of the gravy ingredients
• Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaves, cumin and turmeric
• Once they brown a bit, add onions and cook for 3-4 min before adding salt & grated garlic
• Deglaze with a bit of water and cook for another 3-4 min
• Add the blended spinach and coriander powder and bring to boil
• Adjust salt, add cubed paneer and cook till raw smell goes away
• Add garam masala, kasuri methi and lemon juice if necessary