Palak / Saag Paneer, Spice Mix

Palak / Saag Paneer is an Indian Spinach or Saag (mustard greens) based creamy curry dish and Indian cheese (paneer), a popular choice for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. This vegetarian gravy dish is made with this spice mix and a balanced combination of puréed spinach or mustard green leaf for a mildly sweet and earthy taste, Paneer for slightly salty flavor and cream or yogurt for the rich, smooth, and slightly tangy creamy base.

Ingredients:
Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric, Red Chili Powder.

Suggested recipe to prepare Palak paneer:
Clean & wash 2 bunch of fresh spinach, blanch in salted boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool in a bowl of cold water. Squeeze excess water and grind along with 1tbsp sliced green chili (opt), to a smooth paste, keep aside.
Heat 1tbsp of ghee/oil in a pan and sauté 8oz Paneer cube till brown, put in a bowl of cold water, let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze out the water, lay in a flat towel. In the pan add 2tbsp ghee/oil, add 1tsp garlic paste, 2tsp ginger paste and ½ cup finely chopped onion, stir-fry until brown, add 2tsp ‘Palak paneer spice mix’, add 1 cup tomato puree, and Spinach Paste, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add ½-3/4 cup Sour Cream or Half and Half, 2-3tbsp ground almond/cashew, add little water if needed, stir and bring to boil. Add the browned paneer cubes, sprinkle 1/2tsp ‘Garam Masala (opt), mix and simmer for 1-2 minute, take off heat. Garnish with lemon wedge, serve warm with hot Nan bread or steaming basmati rice.