Palak Paneer

1/2 kg Spinach
100 gms. Paneer
1 Onion
3 tbsp Butter
2-3 Bay Leaves
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
3/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp Green chili paste
1 tsp Garam masala powder
Vegetable oil as required

Preparation:

Mix ginger-garlic paste, green chili paste and some water with spinach. Pressure cook it for about 7-8 minutes (just before the first whistle). Cut paneer into small cubes. Keep 3 cubes separately for decoration. Heat oil in a pan. Fry the paneer pieces on ‘medium’ heat till they turn slightly brown. Set the paneer pieces aside. Heat 2 tbsp of butter. Fry
bay leaves and cumin seeds. Add chopped onion. Fry until the onions become pink. Add salt,black pepper powder, garam masala. Stir well. Add paneer and cooked spinach (grinded). Mix well. Put palak paneer in a baking tray. Add rest of the butter. Bake for 1/2 hour at 180 degrees C. Grate the paneer kept aside for decoration. Decorate. Palak paneer is ready to serve.