This dish is a twist to the normal palak paneer recepie. As the name says ‘Lasooni’ ; lots of garlic is added to give it a rich flavour and taste. You can even make this recepie using fenugreek          ( Methi leaves) . I have added fresh cream to the gravy , instead of cream coconut milk can also be used. To make it vegan substitute paneer with tofu and cream with almond milk.

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time : 15 mins

Serves: 5 to 6

INGREDIENTS:

• Palak / Spinach leaves: 1 small bunch
• Onion: 1 large finely chopped
• Tomatoes: 1 finely chopped
• Green chillies: 2 finely chopped
• Garlic cloves: 10 to 12 finely chopped
• Paneer: 1 cup cubed
• Fresh cream: 3 tbsp
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala : 1 tsp
• Asoefitida: a pinch
• Salt: for taste
• Oil: 2 tbsp
• Coriander leaves: few chopped

PREPARATION:

• Clean the spinach leaves and chop it into small pieces.
• Cube the paneer pieces. Heat little oil in a pan and shallow fry the cubed paneer pieces till they get light brown colour. Drain and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds; let it splutter.
• Add garlic cloves and saute for a minute.
• Add onions with little salt and green chillies and saute till it becomes golden brown.
• Add tomatoes and toss till it becomes soft.
• Add spinach leaves and toss for 2 mins.
• Add turmeric powder and mix.
• Switch off the flame. Let it cool for 2 to 3 mins. Now blend it into smooth paste.
• In the same kadhai , add 1 tbsp oil and add the blend paste .
• Add little water and let it boil.
• Add garam masala , salt and mix well.
• Finally add fresh cream and fried paneer cubes and lightly toss.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve with rice or rotis.