Chetna Makan’s saag paneer curry

Method

1. Put the spinach in a lidded saucepan with the chopped chilli and pour over the 300ml boiled water. Cover and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then whizz to a purée in a mini food processor or blender.
2. Heat the oil in a large lidded pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and, once they sizzle, add the garlic, then cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach purée, bring to the boil, then cover and cook for 15 minutes.Œ
3. Add the paneer, a good pinch of sea salt and chilli powder to the pan, then cover and cook for 5-7 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook for 2 minutes, then add the lemon juice. Mix well, sprinkle over more chilli powder and serve with lemon wedges.