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Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach and Paneer)
Palak paneer using mom's traditional recipe makes this beloved Indian spinach and paneer dish both easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. This family recipe ensures authentic flavors with simplified techniques that guarantee success for home cooks of all skill levels. The combination of creamy spinach puree and soft paneer cubes creates the classic texture and taste that makes this curry so beloved. This easy-to-make version brings traditional Indian cooking to your kitchen without complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients. The result is restaurant-quality palak paneer that tastes just like authentic Indian home cooking.
This is my mom’s recipe. It’s easy to make and tasty to enjoy.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients
cooking spray
½ pound paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 ½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 large tomato, diced
3 cloves garlic
2 dried red chile peppers, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch salt to taste
Directions
Heat a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; fry paneer cubes until lightly browned on each side, about 5 minutes. Transfer paneer to a bowl.
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in the same skillet used to cook paneer over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until seeds are slightly red. Stir water, spinach, tomato, garlic, chile peppers, ginger, curry powder, ground coriander, and ground turmeric into cumin seeds. Season with salt.
Bring spinach mixture to a boil and simmer until garlic is very soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach puree and paneer cubes. Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.
Cook’s Note:
If you have a pressure cooker, use only 1 cup water and let the mixture boil at medium heat until 1 whistle.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 315 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 20g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 315 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium 586mg | 25% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 20% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium 254mg | 20% |
| Iron 6mg | 33% |
| Potassium 1217mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
