boil water and add bunch of palak leaves separating stems.

once the palak changes its colour immediately add the palak leaves containing ice cold water.

now make a puree of palak adding ginger, garlic and green chilli.

keep the spinach puree aside.

heat oil/ghee/butter in a pan.

add the cumin seeds and bay leaf.

now add the finely chopped onions and garlic.

add the finely chopped tomatoes.

now add the palak pure and stir well.

add water as required adjusting the consistency.

then add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.

simmer for 5 minutes. palak has to cook and thicken.

stir well and add fried paneer cubes / tofu if you are vegan.

also remeber to add garam masala powder.

cook for a minute or 2.

now add a tsp or more of cream and also drizzle a few drops of lemon juice before serving palak

serve the palak paneer with roti or chapathi.