Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish made with spinach and cottage cheese, cooked in a spicy curry.
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Ingredients - Serves 4
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Garam masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Green chilli - 1, finely chopped
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, finely chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Tomato - 1 large, finely chopped
- Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
- Paneer (cottage cheese) - 200 grams
- Spinach - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and blend to a smooth puree.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to crackle, add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Add the spinach puree and garam masala. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the paneer cubes and mix gently. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 14g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Sugar: 4g
