Maharashtrian style palak paneer Recipe | Traditional palak paneer with Desi Flavour.

Maharashtrian style palak paneer Recipe:

 Palak paneer in maharashtrian style is a rustic, homey curry made with fresh spinach, soft paneer, and typical desi tadka using goda masala, ginger - garlic, and groundnut oil. It's simple, nutritious, and full of earthy flavor- just like it's made in a marathi home. 

  

            Ingredients 

• Bunches spinach (palak) -washed and chopped. 
• 200 grams paneer - cut into cubes. 
• 1 medium onion - finely chopped. 
• 1 medium tomato - finely chopped. 
• 4-5 garlic cloves. 
• 1 inch ginger. 
• 1 green chili.

• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds(jeera) 

• 1/4 mustard seeds (rai)
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) 
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder. 
• 1/2 tbsp goda masala (garam masala) 
• Salt - to taste. 
• 2 tbsp groundnut oil (or any cooking oil

   How to make maharashtrian style   palak paneer. 

  Step 1: Prepare spinach puree

     1.Blanch spinach in boiling water for 2-3   minutes. 

 2. Immediately transfer to cold water. 

 3.Grind it garlic, ginger, and green chilli into a coarse paste. 

  Step 2 : Fry paneer(optional) 

• Lightly saute paneer in a teaspoon of oil until golden. Keep a side. 

 Step 3 : make the Tadka

    1. Heat oil in a kadhi.

    2. Add mustard seeds. Cumin seeds, and a pinch of hing. 

  3. Add chopped onions saute until translucent. 

  4.Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder,and salt. 

 5. Cooking til tomatoes are soft and oil starts separating. 

•  Step 4 : Add spinach puree. 
• Add the spinach mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes. 
• Add 1-2 tbsp water if it's to thick. 

  Step 5 : finish with paneer. 

• Add paneer cubes and goda masala. 
• Cook for 2-3 minute on low flame. 

           Serving suggestions

•  Serve hot with chapati, bhakri or rice. 
• Add a dollop of homemade ghee for extra richness.  

  

          Tips for Authentic Taste

• Use goda masala for a truly maharashtrian flavor. 
• You can add roasted peanut powder for a nutty taste.