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Palak paneer Recipe

Recipe By Jyoti Tomar

#restaurant Palak Paneer (Spinach with Indian Cottage Cheese) is a popular North Indian side dish made with spinach sauce, paneer & spices. It pairs well with Naan Breads. This Indian Curry is super quick and simple to make.

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Ingredients for Palak paneer Recipe

  • 50 g paneer
  • 100 g spinach
  • 1/2 Tbsp gram flour
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1/2 Pieces dry red chilli
  • 1/2 Pieces onion
  • 1/4 Tbsp chopped ginger
  • 1/4 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1/2 Pieces onion
  • 0.13 Cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 Pieces green chilli
  • 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 Tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 Tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 Tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp cream (optional)

Directions: Palak Paneer Recipe

  • STEP 1.-To a pot of boiling water, add little salt and then spinach leaves to it. Blanch the spinach leaves for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
  • STEP 2. Take them out and put them in ice cold water. This helps the leaves in retaining their green color.
  • STEP 3.To a blender, add the blanched spinach along with gram flour.
  • STEP 4.Puree to a smooth paste and set aside.
  • STEP 5.Heat a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the oil and then add the dry red chilli chopped garlic, chopped ginger.Sauté for few minutes until it starts changing color.
  • STEP 6.Then add the chopped onions.
  • STEP 7.Cook the onion for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • STEP 8.Add in the prepared spinach puree and mix. Also add around 1/2 cup water at the point.
  • STEP 9.Cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. The spinach will bubble a lot. Stir at regular intervals to avoid sticking at the bottom.
  • STEP 10.Once the spinach is cooked, add the garam masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder ,coriander powder and salt. Mix and cook for 1 minute.
  • STEP 11.You may also add ½ teaspoon of sugar at this point if you like.
  • STEP 12.Stir in the paneer and mix. Let the curry simmer for 3 to 4 minutes switch off the flame and serve this green beauty with naan bread or rice.
Nutrition
value
319
calories per serving
22 g Fat14 g Protein15 g Carbs5 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Carbs
    15g
  • Fiber
    5g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    15g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Fiber
    5g

Fats

  • Fat
    22g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    335mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    2944mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    228mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    37mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    127mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    239mg
  • Selenium
    15mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Jyoti Tomar