The Ultimate Palak Paneer Recipe: Chef’s Secret

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil, divided

  • 1onion, diced

  • 6clovesgarlic, crushed

  • 2teaspoonsground coriander

  • 2teaspoonsground turmeric

  • 2teaspoonsgaram masala

  • 2teaspoonsred pepper flakes

  • 2teaspoonscurry powder

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 2(10 ounce) packagesfrozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 3tomatoes, diced

  • 1cupwater

  • 2tablespoonsgrated fresh ginger root

  • 2cupscubed paneer

Cooking Directions

  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.

  2. Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

  3. Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

  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 puréed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
12%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
11mg
4%
Sodium
773mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
6g
20%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
15g
29%
Vitamin C
20mg
22%
Calcium
212mg
16%
Iron
3mg
19%
Potassium
711mg
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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