Methi/Palak Malai Mater

Ingredients:

• Fenugreek Leaves – 1/2 bunch
• Spinach- 1/2 bunch
• Paneer- 1 pound
• Frozen Peas – 16 oz (1/2 kg)
• Heavy Whipping Cream – 1 cup (or to taste)
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 1 Tbsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Whole Dry Red Chilies – to taste
• Ginger – 1 Tbsp, minced
• Onion– 1/2 medium, chopped
• Tomato – 1 medium, chopped
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
• Coriender Powder – 1 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder – to taste

Method:

• Wash Fenugreek Leaves well, remove roots and chop finely.
• Sprinkle salt over Fenugreek and Spinach Leave, mix well and set aside 15-20 minutes
• Heat oil a medium pan on medium heat.
• Fry the paneer and put it in some salt water.
• Heat some more oil in the same pan, once it is hot
• Add Cumin Seeds and allow them to sizzle for 10-15 secs.
• Add in Dry Red Chili.
• Add Turmeric Powder and immediately, add in Onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add Ginger, mix and cook until Onions are a light golden color.
• Add Tomatoes, mix and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add Green Peas, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Red Chili Powder and Salt. Mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Be sure to stir in between to prevent sticking.
• Squeeze out salt water from Fenugreek and spinach leaves and add it to the peas.
• Add the paneer to this mixture
• Cover and cook until it is cooked (3-6 minutes).
• Add in Heavy Whipping Cream mix well and bring it to a boil
• Serve hot with Chapati, Naan or Rice.