Clean and wash palak
Boil the palak do not overcook
Keep aside to cool
Grind palak to a smooth puree keep aside
This step is optional. Shallow fry paneer in a pan with 1 table spoon oil for 3 to 4 mins.
Keep aside
Heat a pain with oil ,add Cumin seeds , hing , cloves when they begin to splutter add garlic cook for 3 to 4 mins
Add green chili and onion
Fry till they turn golden brown
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder and salt mix well
Fry until the raw smell goes away, saute until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan
Add palak puree mix well and add garam masala cook for 5 to 6 mins
Pour half cup of water and stir and cook the mixture thickens
Cook until it begins to bubble for about 5 mins add paneer mix well switch off the gas
Add butter now palak paneer is ready
Serve with chapati, naan , roti or rice
This step is optional. If using cream add it now as a substitute to cream, you can soak 10 cashews in warm water for 15 mins and blend to a smooth milk cream consistency