Easy Palak Paneer
Easy Palak Paneer pairs a lush spinach purée with gently browned paneer, layered with warm aromatics and a mellow kick of heat. The sauce is smooth and velvety, clinging to each cube of cheese for a comforting bite that’s great for weeknights yet satisfying enough for guests. Serve it hot with rice or flatbread to soak up every flavorful spoonful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Stir the spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into the onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Move the spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- 6
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the paneer in the hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the puréed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 385.28 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.19 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.48 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.44 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 53.3 mg Moderate
- Sodium 514.72 mg High
- Fiber 7.31 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.9 g High
- Added Sugar 1.63 g Low Source
- Calcium 590.86 mg Good Source
- Iron 5.13 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1041.29 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 143.7 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 16.39 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Easy Palak Paneer is an Indian side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 385.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Palak Paneer?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Palak Paneer made of?
- The main ingredients are Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Palak Paneer?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 385.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Palak Paneer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
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