Step 1

Clean and wash the greens thoroughly under running water.

Step 2

Heat water in a large pot.

Step 3

When the water comes to a boil, add 2 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp sugar to it.

Step 4

Add the washed greens and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from heat.

Step 6

Drain the water and run the greens under cold water.

Step 7

Drain nicely.

Step 8

Blend the greens in a blender to make a coarse paste.

Step 9

Keep aside.

Step 10

Heat mustard oil in a pan.

Step 11

Add paneer cubes on the pan and fry them until they are slightly browned.

Step 12

Remove and keep aside.

Step 13

In the same oil, add cloves, black peppercorn, black cardamom and cinnamon and fry for 20 seconds.

Step 14

Add sliced onion and fry till golden brown.

Step 15

Add tomato puree and yogurt and cook for another minute.

Step 16

Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and salt to taste.

Step 17

Add little water and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 18

Add the pureed greens and cook for 30-40 seconds.

Step 19

Drizzle ghee on top and cook for another minute.

Step 20

Add lemon juice, garam masala powder and fried paneer cubes and mix well.

Step 21

Garnish with golden fried onions.

Step 22

Serve hot with rice or phulka.