Blanch collard leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Strain the leaves and preserve the water. Put the leaves in cold water to stop cooking. Puree the leaves in a food processor until smooth.
Add cumin seeds and when they start popping add onions and saute until translucent. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away.
Add tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and mix.
Drizzle in the collard puree and stir well. Add water as desired. Cover and simmer on low heat until it bubbles.
Add paneer and stir gently. Simmer till paneer is soft.
Season with salt. Serve hot.