Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer)
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
Spinach - 1, 16oz pkt chopped, frozen (about 1/2 kg)Paneer - 7 oz or 200 gOil - 3 tbspOnions - 2 med, mincedGinger - 1″ pc, mincedGarlic - 4 cloves, mincedWater - 1/2 cupTomatoes - 2 large or 1, 14oz can diced (pureed)Garam Masala - 2 tspCumin Powder - 1 tspCoriander Powder - 2 tspRed Chili Powder - to tasteSalt - to tasteTurmeric Powder - 1/4 tspHeavy Whipping Cream - 8 tbsp or to tasteMilk - to taste (optional)
# Cook frozen Spinach with 1/2 cup Water in a microwave safe dish for 7-8 minutes stirring in between.
# Blend cooked Spinach to desired texture (avoid over-blending).
# Heat 1 tbsp Oil in a medium non-stick pan on high heat.
# Once Oil is hot, add cumin seeds, and let it sizzle, then add in the minced Onions, stir, cover and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
# Add in the Ginger and Garlic and mix. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
# Add in the Tomates (you can either add fresh tomatoes which are pureed or u can add a can of diced tomatoes which are pureed) cover and cook till the oil seperates from the mixture.
# Keep stirring frequently as the Masala (Onion, Tomato, Ginger & Garlic mixture) tends to burn very fast.
# While the Masala is cooking, cube the paneer to desired size…1/2″ cubes work well.
# In a non-stick frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp Oil.
# Once Oil is hot, add in the paneer cubes and let them cook till they are golden brown on all sides.
# Remove from the pan into a plate with paper towel to soak the excess oil.
# In a couple of minutes, pour the Paneer into a bowl of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
# Meanwhile, once the Masala is prepared, add in the mashed Spinach.
# Mix and add the Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Salt, Chili Powder & Turmeric Powder.
# Mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes.
# Add in the desired amount of Cream and /or Milk. Mix and cook for another few minutes.
# Gently squeeze the water out of the Paneer and put the Paneer in the Spinach.
# Mix gently and serve hot.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PROHIRA.
# Blend cooked Spinach to desired texture (avoid over-blending).
# Heat 1 tbsp Oil in a medium non-stick pan on high heat.
# Once Oil is hot, add cumin seeds, and let it sizzle, then add in the minced Onions, stir, cover and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
# Add in the Ginger and Garlic and mix. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
# Add in the Tomates (you can either add fresh tomatoes which are pureed or u can add a can of diced tomatoes which are pureed) cover and cook till the oil seperates from the mixture.
# Keep stirring frequently as the Masala (Onion, Tomato, Ginger & Garlic mixture) tends to burn very fast.
# While the Masala is cooking, cube the paneer to desired size…1/2″ cubes work well.
# In a non-stick frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp Oil.
# Once Oil is hot, add in the paneer cubes and let them cook till they are golden brown on all sides.
# Remove from the pan into a plate with paper towel to soak the excess oil.
# In a couple of minutes, pour the Paneer into a bowl of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
# Meanwhile, once the Masala is prepared, add in the mashed Spinach.
# Mix and add the Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Salt, Chili Powder & Turmeric Powder.
# Mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes.
# Add in the desired amount of Cream and /or Milk. Mix and cook for another few minutes.
# Gently squeeze the water out of the Paneer and put the Paneer in the Spinach.
# Mix gently and serve hot.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PROHIRA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 283.2
- Total Fat: 95.7 g
- Cholesterol: 55.8 mg
- Sodium: 727.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
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