Palak/Spinach Paneer Recipe
Palak Paneer is a popular North Indian dish that is made with spinach and paneer cheese,seasoned with garam masala and other spices. It's a vegetarian dish that can be served with rice or naan bread. The dish is simple to make and is made with spinach puree, onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste, and a variety of spices.
Category
Dinner
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
187
Author:
Linda Decann
Bring a taste of India to your table with our delicious and healthy Palak Paneer recipe! 🍴 Made with spinach, paneer cheese, and a blend of spices, this dish is perfect for a comforting meal. Serve it with rice or naan bread and enjoy the flavors of North India.
Ingredients
1 cup spinach
1 cup water
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced tomato
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp garam masala powder
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1/2 tsp turmeric powder
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1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup crumbled paneer
Salt to taste
1 tbsp fresh cream
Directions
In a pan, add spinach, milk, and water and bring it to a boil.
Once the spinach is cooked, puree it in a blender.
In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seed, ginger-garlic paste, and diced onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
Add diced tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt to taste.
Add the pureed spinach and bring it to a boil.
Add crumbled paneer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add fresh cream and mix well.
Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Recipe Note
- You can also make it more or less spicy to your liking. You can also add more or less cream to adjust the consistency of the dish. You can also add some cashew paste to make it more creamy.
- The paneer is added to the dish in the end and it's cooked until it's soft and creamy. It's a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1
- per serving
- Calories
- 187
- Fat
- 13.3 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3.6 grams
- Cholesterol
- 21.3 milligrams
- Sodium
- 873.4 milligrams
- Carbs
- 10.1 grams
- Fiber
- 2.9 grams
- Sugar
- 3.2 grams
- Protein
- 9.7 grams
