Palak Mushroom Makhani Recipe - Creamy Spinach & Mushroom

Step 1: To begin making the Palak Mushroom Makhani Recipe, we will first steam the washed and chopped spinach

Step 2: Add the chopped spinach, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger and garlic into the pressure cooker, add 2 tablespoons water and pressure cook for one whistle

Step 3: After the first whistle, release the pressure immediately by running it under cold water

Step 4: This helps to retain the fresh green color of the spinach/ palak

Step 5: Once cooked allow the palak to cool completely and then pulse it in your blender, with almost no water

Step 6: You can also choose to mash the spinach with a masher to give it a different texture as well

Step 7: Melt the ghee in a frying pan on medium heat; add cumin seeds and the cinnamon stick

Step 8: Saute the ingredients for a few seconds

Step 9: Stir in the turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds and add the mushrooms

Step 10: Roast the mushroom, along with a little salt until just about cooked

Step 11: Stir in the garam masala as well and saute for a few seconds

Step 12: Once the mushrooms are cooked, add the cooked palak puree, the fresh cream, any more salt if required

Step 13: Give the Palak Mushroom Makhani a brisk boil for about 2 to 3 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 14: Transfer the Palak Mushroom Makhani to as serving bowl and serve hot

Step 15: Serve the Palak Mushroom Makhani Recipe along with hot Phulkas smeared with ghee, Jeera pulao and a raita for lunch or dinner

Step 16: You can also pack the Palak Mushroom Makhani Recipe along with Phulkas into a kids lunch box