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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

India · 4 servings · Prep 15 min · Cooking 25 min · Medium

Creamy spiced spinach with cubes of Indian paneer cheese.

Ingredients

  • Fresh spinach600 g
  • Paneer250 g
  • Onion120 g
  • Tomato150 g
  • Fresh ginger10 g
  • Garlic8 g
  • Garam masala4 g
  • Cumin seeds2 g
  • Double cream50 ml
  • Vegetable oil30 ml
  • Fine salt6 g

Allergens

Milk
May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Mustard.

Method

  1. Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes, cool in cold water and blend.
  2. Sauté the cumin seeds in the oil, then add the chopped onion, ginger and garlic for 6 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomato and the garam masala and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the spinach purée and the salt and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cubed paneer and the cream and heat through for 3 minutes.
  6. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.

Nutrition facts (estimate)

Per serving (210 g)Per 100 g
Energy1448 kJ / 346 kcal690 kJ / 165 kcal
Protein16 g7.8 g
Carbohydrates12 g5.8 g
of which sugars3.2 g1.5 g
Fat27 g13 g
of which saturates13 g6.3 g
Fibre4.3 g2.0 g
Salt1.5 g0.7 g

AI estimates based on average CREA / USDA data: indicative only, not a substitute for medical or dietitian advice.

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