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Palak Paneer Recipe

A delicious and nutritious dish combining fresh spinach and paneer, perfect for a flavorful Indian meal.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: palak paneer, Indian recipe, vegetarian dish, healthy meal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g spinach
  • 200 g paneer
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes pureed
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then cool and blend into a smooth paste.
  • Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds.
  • Once they crackle, add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
  • Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for another minute.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
  • Mix in the spinach paste and season with salt.
  • Add garam masala and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Cube the paneer and gently fold it into the spinach mixture.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g