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Palak Paneer with Feta (Saag Paneer)
This simple palak paneer (or saag paneer) is a twist on Indian spinach curry, and is made with easy-to-find feta instead of traditional Indian cottage cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can) Or use fire-roasted tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 8 ounce block of feta, cubed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- jasmine or basmati rice, to serve (optional)
- naan, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onions, garam masala, salt, and chili flakes.
- Cook about 5 minutes, or until the spices become fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, and cook 2-3 more minutes.
- Add the spinach, and cover the pan to let the spinach wilt.
- Once the spinach wilts, use an immersion blender or basin blender to blend the onion, tomato, and spinach mixture.
- Add the milk and turmeric. Stir.
- Add the cubed feta, and cover the pan for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is warm.
- Taste curry. If you prefer it sweeter (like restaurant-style curry), add the maple syrup. Add more salt if bland, or chili flakes if you want it spicier. If it's already too spicy, add a little extra milk.
- Serve warm, with rice or naan if desired.
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Notes
- Leftovers will keep 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
- Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
1257mg
(52%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3965IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
13.4mg
(15%)
Calcium
284mg
(28%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1257mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3965IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 13.4mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 284mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.