Fresh Spinach & Cheese (Paneer)
A different take on the traditional Indian Palak Paneer geared towards a western palate
Servings
4
Ready In:
30 min
Calories:
230
Good For:
Lunch
Introduction
About this Recipe
This recipe is an adaptation from an ISKCON recipe. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness was initiated by Sri Prabhupada in the 1960s and became known as the Hare Krishnas.
Paneer Sak from ISKCON canteen on the Tirumala Temple Footpath
High in the Tirmala hills in South India lies the Tirupati Temple, home of the richest deity in the world, and an important place of pilgrimage according to Sri Prabhupada. In order to promote and support this temple, ISKCON open a canteen situated halfway up the eight kilometer (about 5 miles) footpath to the temple. This is from a recipe, Paneer Sak, served at that little restaurant stop.
Nutrition
There is one thing I’ve noticed about Sri Prabhupada’s recipes, he liked sugar. He used sugar like a spice. I used jaggery, but it’s basically sugar.
- Fat 54%
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 22%
Fresh Spinach & Paneer Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Kadai pan, Or large fry pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spinach Fresh, chopped; approx. 4 cups
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala
- ⅕ tsp Hing Just a pinch
- ⅓ cup Cream Heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Yogurt Plain yogurt
- ½ cup Paneer Cubed
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
- ½ tsp Black peppercorn Fresh ground
- ½ tsp Jaggery (sugar)
Instructions
- Wash and chop the fresh spinach; set aside.
- Heat the ghee in the kadai pan; add the coriander, turmeric, chili and garam masala powders. Sautee the spices for a few moments.
- Add the washed, chopped spinach, Mix well, cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes until spinach is wilted and cooked. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. Add a few splashed of water if necessary.
- Mix the yogurt and cream together. Mix into the spinach.
- Mix in the chopped paneer.
- Add the salt, pepper and jaggery (sugar) and mix well. Cook over low heat for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition
