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Luscious Palak Paneer
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Luscious Palak Paneer

By Foodista30 min🍽 2 servings

Luscious Palak Paneer requires around 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 2 servings with 560 calories, 22g of protein, and 43g of fat each. For $5.58 per serving, this recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 1 would say it hit the spot. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. It is brought to you by Foodista. It works well as a main course. If you have water, cardamom powder, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo v

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blanch the spinach in hot water with a tiny pinch of baking powder (which keeps it beautifully green!) and drain when wilted.

  2. 2

    Place in a blender and puree with a cup of water. Set the puree aside.In a large pan heat the oil and add the onions, garlic, ginger, chillies and tomatoes. Cook for around 5 minutes on a high heat stirring constantly. Do not let it burn.

  3. 3

    Add the spinach puree, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, fennel powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder and salt to taste. Simmer on a medium heat until the oil separates from the spinach mixture.

  4. 4

    Add the paneer and single cream if you wish and remove from the heat.

  5. 5

    Serve with naan, rice, or paratha.

Recipe from foodista.com

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Ingredients (17)

  • 1 pinch of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 4 mediums cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 3 hot green chilies
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 cup paneer (or tofu for vegans), lightly grilled
  • Salt to taste
  • 10 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup water