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Palak Paneer v. 2

Another version of the all time favorite spinach and Indian cottage cheese
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Palak Paneer, Paneer, Spinach
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 368kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Kadai Or large Dutch Oven, fry pan
  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp Black mustard seeds
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh pressed
  • 2 tsp Garlic Fresh pressed
  • 1 Green chili Fresh chopped
  • ½ cup Cashews Raw
  • 2 tsp Garam masala
  • 2 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • ½ tsp Black peppercorns Fresh ground
  • ½ tsp Sugar Just a pinch
  • 1 lb Spinach Fresh, washed and coarsely chopped (approx. 8 cups)
  • ½ cup Water Or more as necessary
  • 1½ cups Paneer Fresh, cubed
  • 2 tsp Kasori methi Crushed
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro Fresh chopped
  • ¼ cup Cream
  • 1 Lemon Just a squeeze

Instructions

  • Add the ghee, cumin and black mustard seed to a large kadai pan and cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the seed pop and sizzle, releasing their fragrance.
  • Add the chopped onions and green chilis and cook until onions are translucent and beginning to brown.
  • Add the cashews, garlic and ginger; cook a few minutes.
  • Add the corinader, garam masala, salt, pepper and sugar. Mix well and continue to cook for several minutes, stirring frequently so not to burn.
  • Fold in the chopped spinach; cover and cook over low heat until the spinach wilts. Stirring and cooking several minutes more. Adding a bit of water a necessary.
  • Remove from the heat and, when cool enough, blend to a smooth sauce.
  • Add back to the kadai pan, stir in the cream, cubed paneer. Heat a few minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and add the kasori methi, cilantro and squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 495mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7257IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 4mg