Paneer Methi Chaman ( Know Your Green Leafy Vegetables)

Loads of greens are combined with paneer and punjabi spices to form this brilliant creation. Using both kasuri methi and fresh methi in this dish, imparts an unbeatable flavour.
Add your private note Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
4 cups chopped spinach (palak)
2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
1/4 tsp garam masala

Method

1. Roast the dried fenugreek leaves in a pan till crisp. Keep aside.
2. Blanch the spinach and fenugreek leaves in a vesselful of boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
3. Drain and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, ginger-green chilli paste and dried fenugreek leaves and sauté for another 2-3 minutes
6. Add the salt, paneer and garam masala and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Handy tip :

1. Place the spinach and fenugreek leaves under cold running water immediately after boiling to retain the bright green colour.

RECIPE SOURCE : Know your Green Leafy Vegetables