This palak paneer recipe is a delicious Indian dish that is good on its own or served with rice or naan bread. Substitute tofu for paneer to make it vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
- 2 cups cubed paneer
Directions
Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in pur?ed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 195 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
Sodium773mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 20% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C20mg | 101% |
Calcium212mg | 16% |
Iron3mg | 19% |
Potassium711mg | 15% |
*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.
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