Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Palak Paste

   Boil 250gm of palak (spinach). Add kasuri methi while boiling for good color. Drain the water and grind the boiled palak into a fine paste in a mixer.

2. 2.Prepare Tomato Puree

   Boil 1 tomato. Remove its skin and then blend it into a smooth puree in a mixer.

3. 3.Saute Cumin and Onion

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds (jeera) and saute for 30 seconds. Add 2 sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes on low flame with a lid on until the onions turn light brown.

4. 4.Make Onion Paste

   Once the onions are cooked and light brown, remove them from the pan and blend them into a paste in a mixer.

5. 5.Prepare Spice Base

   In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Add a small piece of cinnamon and 1 bay leaf. Then add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and saute for 1 minute.

6. 6.Add Dry Spices

   Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp red chili powder to the pan. Saute for 1 minute, mixing well with the ginger garlic paste.

7. 7.Cook Tomato Puree

   Add the prepared tomato puree to the pan. Mix it thoroughly with the spices and cook for 5 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

8. 8.Add Onion Paste

   Now, add the onion paste to the pan. Mix well with the tomato-spice mixture and cook for 2 minutes, or until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.

9. 9.Season and Add Water

   Add salt to taste and 1/2 tsp garam masala. Mix thoroughly. Then, add 1/2 cup of water and mix again to combine all ingredients.

10. 10.Incorporate Palak Paste

    Add the palak paste to the pan. Mix it well with the gravy base.

11. 11.Adjust Consistency

    Add another 1/2 cup of water as required to achieve your desired gravy consistency. Mix everything thoroughly.

12. 12.Add Paneer and Cream

    Gently add the 200gm paneer cubes and 2 tsp of cream to the palak gravy. Mix carefully to avoid breaking the paneer.

13. 13.Finish with Ghee

    Finally, add 2 tsp of ghee to the palak paneer. Stir gently. Your Palak Paneer is now ready to serve.