Palak panner (or) Saag paneer

It is one of the healthiest curries.

Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, especially when fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled.

Spinach is a good source of folic acid,calcium and iron.

You all know that the cartoon character Popeye is portrayed as having a strong affinity for spinach, becoming physically stronger after consuming it :)

Preparation time : 30 mins
Serves : 2

Ingredients :

Spinach : 1 or 2 bunches
Paneer : 100grms
Cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp
Onion : 1/2 finely chopped
Ginger garlic paste : 1 tbsp
Green chili's : 2
Turmeric : 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder : 1/2 tsp
Nutmeg powder : 1/8 tsp
Salt : to taste

Method :

Take a pan, Add water, let it come to boil, add spinach, cook for 2 mins.
Do not cover and cook.
There are some volatile acids in spinach, if you cover spinach , these volatile acids don't escape and it will discolor the spinach.If you want dark green color for your curry then do not cover this dish at any point of time.
Take that spinach out of water and let it cool.
Grind it to a fine paste, keep aside.
Take a pan , heat it , add 2 tbsp of oil, add cumin seeds, let them crackle, add in onions, saute these onions till they are golden brown in colour.
Add in ginger garlic paste, green chili's, saute them a bit.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and nutmeg powder.
Add spinach paste.
Let this cook for 5 to 10 mins.
Add in paneer pieces . (if you want you can add fried panner also)
Your dish is ready.
Serve it hot with rice or roti.