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45Minutes
270Calories
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Like many Indian dishes, the much-loved palak paneer (spinach and fresh cheese) starts with humble ingredients that are transformed with the deft use of spices. A full 2 pounds of spinach cooks down to create the creamy sauce. Browned paneer (Indian-style firm, fresh cheese) makes the dish substantial enough for a vegetarian main. All you need to add is a side of naan bread or steamed rice. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Prerna Singh.
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8 SERVINGS
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Directions
- Cut the paneer into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes. Chop the onion and set aside. Chop the tomato and set aside separately. Scrape peel from the ginger with a spoon, and coarsely chop the ginger. Grind the ginger, garlic, and jalapeño into a coarse paste in a mini food processor, or finely chop. Trim roots and coarse part of stems from the spinach. Rinse spinach well and spin dry, then chop. Set ingredients aside.
- Line a plate with paper towels. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the paneer and fry, turning occasionally, until light golden all over, 5-10 minutes. Transfer to the plate and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a very large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 8 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 30 seconds.
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270Calories
Sodium
Fat
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Fiber
Potassium
| Calories270Calories from Fat120 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat13g20% |
| Saturated Fat3g15% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol20mg7% |
| Sodium690mg29% |
| Potassium900mg26% |
| Protein13g |
| Calories from Fat120 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate28g9% |
| Dietary Fiber4g16% |
| Sugars4g |
| Vitamin A70% |
| Vitamin C45% |
| Calcium20% |
| Iron20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(14)
P.A. Tish a year ago
Excellent!!!!
I used tofu in place cheese but then added a half cup cream cheese to the paste.
Brodie Alexander a year ago
I forgot to put the heavy cream in, I noticed a few hours later. It was still fantastic without!
Stephanie Thompson 3 years ago
Will add more chilis next time for some more spice but great recipe overall
Olivia Lord 3 years ago
Great flavor! I used my immersion blender to avoid going back and forth and dirtying dishes. I would recommend NOT using queso fresco as it easily melts, not getting even close to typical paneer. Will make again but only took a star down for the suggestion.