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Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese Curry)
Vegetarian palak paneer curry has a creamy spinach gravy and fried seasoned paneer cheese cubes that’s soft inside and crispy outside.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
Cheese
- 1/2 lb paneer cheese cubed (See Note 1)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Spinach
- 1 lb fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 3 tbsp PLAIN yogurt I like Greek, thicker
Instructions
- Cut the paneer into bite size cubes and pierce with a fork (optional) transfer to bowl. Add the turmeric, chili powder and salt, tossing to coat well. Set aside to marinate and prep spinach.
- In a large saucepan add the water and top with spinach. Bring water to a boil, cover and simmer 2 minutes to steam spinach. Remove lid and cook until the water has evaporated. Allow the spinach to cool, then puree to a thick paste in a food processor. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over a medium–high heat pan fry the paneer in the oil until nicely browned on edges, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- In same skillet with remaining oil over a medium–high heat temper the cumin seeds until they sizzle, 30 seconds. Then add the turmeric, chili powder and the garlic. Fry until garlic turns a light golden brown.
- Add the blended spinach to the pan and stir in the yogurt. Stir in the fried paneer and heat through. Season with salt and serve immediately. Sometimes I like to serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over, optional.
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Notes
- You could also pierce the cubed paneer all over with a fork to assist the seasoning to penetrate the cheese.
- Recipe adapted from my friend Dan, The Curry Guy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
418mg
(17%)
Potassium
708mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
10877IU
(218%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
417mg
(42%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 708mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10877IU | 218% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 417mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.