Indian

Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer) takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer) takes 25 minutes to cook.

Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer) makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer) are:

Spinach - 1, 16oz pkt chopped, frozen (about 1/2 kg)
Paneer - 7 oz or 200 g
Oil - 3 tbsp
Onions - 2 med, minced
Ginger - 1″ pc, minced
Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
Water - 1/2 cup
Tomatoes - 2 large or 1, 14oz can diced (pureed)
Garam Masala - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
Red Chili Powder - to taste
Salt - to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Heavy Whipping Cream - 8 tbsp or to taste
Milk - to taste (optional)

Here is how you make Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer):

# Cook frozen Spinach with 1/2 cup Water in a microwave safe dish for 7-8 minutes stirring in between.# Blend cooked Spinach to desired texture (avoid over-blending).# Heat 1 tbsp Oil in a medium non-stick pan on high heat.# Once Oil is hot, add cumin seeds, and let it sizzle, then add in the minced Onions, stir, cover and let it cook for about 5 minutes.# Add in the Ginger and Garlic and mix. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.# Add in the Tomates (you can either add fresh tomatoes which are pureed or u can add a can of diced tomatoes which are pureed) cover and cook till the oil seperates from the mixture.# Keep stirring frequently as the Masala (Onion, Tomato, Ginger & Garlic mixture) tends to burn very fast.# While the Masala is cooking, cube the paneer to desired size…1/2″ cubes work well.# In a non-stick frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp Oil.# Once Oil is hot, add in the paneer cubes and let them cook till they are golden brown on all sides.# Remove from the pan into a plate with paper towel to soak the excess oil.# In a couple of minutes, pour the Paneer into a bowl of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.# Meanwhile, once the Masala is prepared, add in the mashed Spinach.# Mix and add the Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Salt, Chili Powder & Turmeric Powder.# Mix well and cook for 3-5 minutes.# Add in the desired amount of Cream and /or Milk. Mix and cook for another few minutes.# Gently squeeze the water out of the Paneer and put the Paneer in the Spinach.# Mix gently and serve hot.Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PROHIRA.

The nutritional information for Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 283.2

• Total Fat: 95.7 g
• Cholesterol: 55.8 mg
• Sodium: 727.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 5.9 g

Spinach Paneer (Palak Paneer) is Indian cuisine.