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Recipe of Palak Paneer
Hetal Kamdar
My most favorite green which I incorporate on a daily basis is palak.This green leafy vegetable is eaten on a regular basis at my house in all the possible ways. Palak paneer is one dish that my hubby and kids love it.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
40
minutes
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Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
2
Calories
603
kcal
Ingredients
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For onion paste:
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2
medium
sliced Onions
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¼
cup
-Cashew nuts
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5-6
Green chilies
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1
cup-Water
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For spinach paste:
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1
medium Bunch Spinach
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About 5 cups of water
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For curry:
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200
grams
½ inch cubed Paneer
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3
tsp.
Oil
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1
tsp.
Ginger paste
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1
tsp.
Garlic paste
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¼
tsp.
Black salt
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1
tsp.
Dried fenugreek leaves
Kasoori Methi
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1
tsp
Garam masala
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Salt – to taste
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2
tbsp.
Heavy whipping cream
Malai
Instructions
Take onion paste ingredients in a pan and bring to a simmer.
Let it cook for 15 minutes or until onions get soft and let cool a bit.
Meanwhile, blanch the spinach. Boil 5 cups of water on medium heat, add spinach leaves.
Let it cook for exactly 4 minutes and take spinach leaves out and put them into cold water or rinse under running cold tap water.
Make smooth puree (onion and spinach separately) in the grinder. Keep both the paste aside till needed.
Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add ginger paste, garlic paste, and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add onion paste, cook for 2 minutes.
Then add spinach puree. Mix well and let come to a boil
Add black salt, dried fenugreek leaves, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
Add paneer cubes and mix gently. (If the gravy is thick you can add water as per your liking consistency.)
Cook it for 2 minutes and add fresh cream and mix.
Notes
Enjoy Palak Paneer with hot parathas and raita.
Nutrition
Calories:
603
kcal
Carbohydrates:
78
g
Protein:
28
g
Fat:
22
g
Saturated Fat:
6
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
20
mg
Sodium:
638
mg
Potassium:
1383
mg
Fiber:
21
g
Sugar:
11
g
Vitamin A:
378
IU
Vitamin C:
19
mg
Calcium:
153
mg
Iron:
8
mg
Keyword
Authentic Palak Paneer, Palak Paneer, Restaurant Style Palak Paneer
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