Palak Methi Paneer Stir Fry

          Greens in general are loaded with iron, fibre, vitamins and calcium. They are healthy and essential for a well balanced diet. So in this recipe I combined both palak and methi along with some sautéed paneer to make this nutritious and yummy side dish. They can be enjoyed either with rice, chapatti, poori or paratha. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this simple wholesome delicacy. 

• 3 bunches palak / spinach, chopped
• 2 bunches methi / fenugreek greens. chopped
• 100 gms. paneer / cottage cheese cubes 
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 2 dry red chilies, broken
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds 
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• salt to taste 
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
• 1 tsp. roasted coriander powder
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes 
• 1-2 tbsp. pomegranate pearls (opt)

          Heat oil in a pan and stir fry the paneer till light golden in colour. Drain and keep aside.  

          Temper the same oil with cumin seeds, red chilies and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds. 

          Add the onion and garlic. Continue to sauté till light brown. Add the chopped greens and all the dry spices. 

          Give it a stir and cook, covered on a low flame till dry. When done, add the fried paneer and pomegranate pearls. Give it a toss and serve with rice or chapatti. 

                     Heat oil & stir fry paneer till light golden in colour. Drain & keep aside.  

                     Temper same oil with cumin seeds, red chilies & asafoetida. Saute for
                     few seconds. Add onion & garlic. Continue to sauté till light brown.

                      Add chopped greens & all dry spices. Stir & cook, covered on low flame
                      till dry. 

                        When done, add the fried paneer and pomegranate pearls. 

        

                                  Serve with rice or chapatti.