Spinach and paneer combine to create the authentic Indian curry known as palak paneer curry. This recipe is loaded with sodium, as well as other vitamins and minerals. It is a part of North Indian cuisine. Here, palak means spinach, and paneer is a kind of Indian cheese made from buffalo milk, goat milk, or cow milk. This classic recipe tastes so yummy with pulao rice, basmati rice, or butter naan. The palak paneer curry recipe is quite healthy to eat. I’ll elaborate on my palak paneer curry recipe here.
Indian cuisine. Vegetable. Spinach
- Yield: 5 person
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Difficulty level: Medium
Nutrition: Full Recipe
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Total Energy
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Protein
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Total Fat
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Total Carbs
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Fiber
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Vit. K
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Vit. A
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906kcal
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66.8g
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52.2g
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61.1g
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22.5g
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1036micg
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2.2mg
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Vit. A
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Vit. C
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Calcium
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Potassium
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Sodium
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Iron
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11652 IU
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80mg
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1175mg
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1620mg
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1600mg
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12.6mg
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Notes:
These values are approximate and can vary based on the specific brand or type of ingredients used.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of spinach
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- One medium-cubed paneer
Method:
Step 1:
First, remove the stems from the spinach, take only the leaves, and boil them for 4-5 minutes in hot water. Meanwhile, chop the veggies and cut the paneer. After boiling, remove the spinach from the water and set it aside to cool. After cooling, blend the spinach to make a spinach puree.
Step 2:
Add olive oil to the pan and add cumin seeds. Now, add the chopped onions and cook until they turn brown. Then, add the chopped tomato along with all the spices—salt, turmeric, and red chili powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 3:
Add the spinach puree to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes more. Now, add the paneer to the mix and cook for 5–6 minutes more on medium heat. When the curry becomes thicker and creamier, it’s ready to serve and enjoy with rice.
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