Name: Microwave Palak Paneer recipe by Geeta Virmani at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Palak 500 g finely chopped; Paneer 250 g , cubed; Tomatoes 250 g, finely chopped; Garlic 4 - 5 pods, chopped finely; Ginger 1 inch piece, grated; 3-4 Green chilies - adjust; Salt to taste; Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon; Garam masala 1 teaspoon; 1 tbsp Red chili powder; Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon; Cashew nuts 4 tbsp for garnishing; 5 tsp Refined oil or desi ghee; Malai or cream 1 tablespoon

Ingredients Serving: 8

Palak 500 g finely chopped
Paneer 250 g , cubed
Tomatoes 250 g, finely chopped
Garlic 4 - 5 pods, chopped finely
Ginger 1 inch piece, grated
3-4 Green chilies - adjust
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Garam masala 1 teaspoon
1 tbsp Red chili powder
Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
Cashew nuts 4 tbsp for garnishing
5 tsp Refined oil or desi ghee
Malai or cream 1 tablespoon

Instructions

Boil spinach in 1/2 cup water with salt for 3-4 minutes. Blend spinach to smooth puree
Heat 2 teaspoon ghee or oil in a pan. Fry cashews and paneer until crisp and golden brown. keep it aside
In the same pan, add garlic, ginger and saute until aromatic. Add spinach puree , red chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and cook till all the water evaporates. Keep it aside
In separate pan, heat 2 tsp oil. Add tomatoes with red chili powder, 1/2 tea spoon garam masala, little salt and 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder. Mix well. Cook until tomatoes are mushy and oil starts leaving sides of the pan. Keep it aside
Grease the baking dish and spread paneer cubes evenly , spread tomato paste layer and level it . Add spinach paste layer and spread evenly. Now add fried cashew nuts on top . Sprinkle cream on top
Microwave for 5 minutes before serving. Slice and serve

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