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Indian vegetarian dish Palak Paneer
Jon Simon

Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cottage Cheese Curry)

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A beloved Indian dish, Palak Paneer features tender cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) in a smooth, flavorful spinach sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: accompaniment, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g spinach palak, finely chopped
  • 100 g paneer cottage cheese, cubed
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 small stick of cinnamon
  • 1½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 –2 green chillies finely chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Rinse spinach and cook with green chillies until wilted—puree and set aside.
  2. Mix turmeric in water, and soak the paneer cubes briefly.
  3. Heat oil, fry cinnamon stick, then add onions. Cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add ginger and garlic powder, then chilli and coriander powder.
  5. Add tomato, cook until soft, and the oil separates.
  6. Add spinach puree, cook 2 minutes.
  7. Add paneer cubes, cook 3 minutes more.
  8. Serve with whole-grain chapati or brown rice. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 11gFat: 27gFiber: 4g

Notes

This recipe uses ingredients and methods optimized for blood sugar management. It focuses on high fiber, lean protein, and beneficial spices.This delicious Indian palak paneer recipe can be enjoyed on its own or served with rice or naan bread. To make the dish vegan, simply swap the paneer for tofu.

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