Palak Mushroom (Spinach With Mushroom)

Description

Palak Mushroom is a thick and creamy spinach cooked with spices and mushrooms. It is one of our favourite curries. It can be served with rice or roti (Indian Bread)

Prep/cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5-6

Method:

1. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 7-8 minutes.
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to water to prevent discolouration (optional).
3. Keep the water in which spinach is boiled aside.
4. Make a purée of spinach along with cashews in a blender/mixer/grinder and keep it aside.
5. Blanch mushrooms in hot water for 8-10 minutes.
6. In a saucepan, dry roast cumin seeds and let them splutter.
7. Add onions, salt, garlic, ginger and chilies. Let them cook for 3 minutes.
8. Add the spinach purée. Mix in the coriander powder, cumin powder, kasuri methi and garam masala. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
9. Add 160 ml (2/3 cup) of water (use water that was kept aside). Stir it intermittently.
10. Add mushrooms and chopped coriander leaves. Stir them, cover with a lid and let it cook for 2 minutes.
11. Add water (if necessary) to avoid sticking to pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
12. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.