Microwave Recipe: Indian Curry- Palak Paneer

The combination of Palak (Spinach) and Paneer (cheese) makes a delicious curry. Palak is a seasonal item and easily available. The combination of palak and paneer makes it healthier and tastier curry. Here is the recipe to prepare in microwave:

Ingredients:

• Paneer (cheese) 250 gm cut into cubes
• Palak (Spinach) 700 gm
• Oil 2 tbsp
• Cumin seed(jeera) 1 tsp
• Garlic 5 flakes
• Ginger 1/2 " piece
• Onions 2 nos. chopped
• Green chilli 1 chopped
• Coriander (Dhania) powder 2 tsp
• Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
• Tomatoes 2 nos. chopped
• Fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) 2 tbsp
  
• Butter 1 tbsp
• Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
  
• Sugar 1/4 tsp
• Milk 1/4 cup
  
• Salt - to taste

Preparation Method:

• Take deep microwave safe bowl and put oil, onions, ginger, garlic, cumins seeds, green chillies, dhania powder and garam masala. Mix all and microwave it for 5 minutes.
• Add kasoori methi and chopped tomatoes and mix it well. Then add washed spinach leaves and microwave it for 8 minutes.
• When cool add 1/2 cup water and blend it well.
• Now put this puree in the same microwave safe dish and add cheese, butter, salt, chilli powder, milk, sugar and 1/4 cup water.
  
• Mix well and microwave for 5 minutes.
• Now the delicious curry is ready to serve. Serve hot with roti's or parathaas.
• Enjoy.....