Make Steamed Rice. Cool it completely. Wash Spinach leaves nicely, keep in colander to drain extra water.
Cut Paneer in small cubes and baby corn into small dics or as you like.
Finely chop Onion., Ginger, Garlic. Puree tomatoes if using or keep readymade tomato puree handy.
Puree ginger, green chillies and spinach to smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add whole red chilli, bay leaf, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves.
Once the spices give out the aorma, add ginger, garlic and saute for minute.
Add finely chopped onions saute till it starts to turn light brown.
Add tomato puree if using in the recipe. Cook for about a minute. I used store bought puree, added ¼ cup water to dilute puree.
Now add pureed spinach, mix well
Next add pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder and mix .
Now, add paneer pieces, baby corns and mix well in masala.
Cover and cook puree for 1-2 mins.
Finally add steamed rice, salt as per taste.
Mix with light hands, take care rice doesn't turn mushy,
Serve hot.