Paalak Paneer

Spinach is a powerhouse of iron and I am short on it so I love to add spinach wherever I can. Paalak paneer is an easy and tasty dish to make that is good with roti, naan or even rice. I like my food with less spices and this one rules!

Ingredients

1. 1.5 cup spinach (I used frozen)
2. 1 cup paneer cubed
3. salt and pepper to taste
4. 1/4 tsp turmeric
5. 1/2 tsp garlic and ginger paste each
6. 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
7. 2 tsp maida (all purpose flour)

Process

1. Defrost the spinach and gently grind them in the blender. Don't make a paste, it will not taste good.
2. Finely chop the onions. 
3. In a kadhai, add the oil. When it is heated, add the ginger and garlic. When it is a little roasted, add the chopped onions. Fry until nice and golden. 
4. Add the tomatoes and cook until it is all a thick paste. 
5. Add the ground spinach. Add salt, pepper and turmeric.
6. Mix the two tablespoons maida in about 1/2 cup water and add to the spinach in kadhai.
7. Let it cook for about 20 mins. It will splatter, so make sure the kadhai is covered.
8. Add two teaspoons of sour cream to the spinach and mix well.  
9. Cook for another few minutes

Make sure to add a little ghee (or more!) when paalak paneer is served!