Description
A delicious combination of spinach, fenugreek, and paneer cooked with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Spinach/ Palak
- 1 cup Fenugreek/ Methi
- 1 cup Radish Greens/ Mooli ke Patte
- 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander/ Dhaniya
- 2 Green Chillies
- 4 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 400 g Paneer (Cut into cubes)
- 3–4 Cloves
- 3–4 Black Peppercorns
- 2 Black Cardamom
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1/2 cup Onion (Thinly Sliced)
- 4 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1/4 cup Yogurt
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
Instructions
- Clean and wash the greens thoroughly under running water.
- Heat water in a large pot.
- When the water comes to a boil, add 2 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp sugar to it.
- Add the washed greens and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Drain the water and run the greens under cold water.
- Drain nicely.
- Blend the greens in a blender to make a coarse paste. Keep aside.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan.
- Add paneer cubes on the pan and fry them until they are slightly browned. Remove and keep aside.
- In the same oil, add cloves, black peppercorn, black cardamom and cinnamon and fry for 20 seconds.
- Add sliced onion and fry till golden brown.
- Add tomato puree and yogurt and cook for another minute.
- Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and salt to taste.
- Add little water and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the pureed greens and cook for 30-40 seconds.
- Drizzle ghee on top and cook for another minute.
- Add lemon juice, garam masala powder and fried paneer cubes and mix well.
- Garnish with golden fried onions.
- Serve hot with rice or phulka.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add some cream at the end of cooking.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the number of green chillies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup