Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)

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Given to me by a co-worker from Bangalore, this is a southern Indian recipe for palak paneer. It was easy to make and very delicious!

Submitted by International Recipes
Published on April 11, 2009
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¾ cup chopped onion

  • 2 green chile peppers, chopped

  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground red chiles

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 8 ounces paneer, cubed

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach in hot oil until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer spinach to a blender or food processor; puree until spinach becomes a coarse paste.

  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook cumin in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, green chile peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cover saucepan. Simmer for 1 minute and add blended spinach paste, water, ground coriander, red chile powder, and salt. Continue to cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Stir paneer into spinach mixture and simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
20g Fat
23g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 7499mg 326%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 145mg 161%
Calcium 190mg 15%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 963mg 20%

* 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.