Palak Paneer (Cottage Cheese Curry with Spinach)

Palak Paneer is a popular dish in Indian cuisine and is known for its vibrant green color and creamy texture. It is rich in iron and calcium due to the combination of spinach and paneer.

This is vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Palak Paneer (Cottage Cheese Curry with Spinach)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 960

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Spinach
• 200 gram Cottage Cheese (Paneer)
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 2 piece Green Chilies
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 piece Garlic Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cream
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Blanch the spinach and blend into a smooth paste. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the cubed cottage cheese until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Then add crushed ginger and garlic and cook until aromatic.
4. Add chopped tomato, green chilies, and spices (cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt). Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are well-combined.
5. Add the spinach paste and cook for a few minutes. Add water if needed to adjust the consistency.
6. Add the fried cottage cheese cubes and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Stir in fresh cream and cook for a minute.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 240kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.