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PALAK PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE AND SPINACH CURRY)

PALAK PANEER

Nutrient Information for ¾ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

132

6.3

8.9

7.6

4 Katoris
25 minutes
  • If you are prescribed 1200 kcal, 1400 kcal, 1600 kcal, 1800 kcal, you can consume: ¾ katori
  • If you are prescribed 2000 Kcal, you can consume: 1 katori
  • 20-22 paneer cubes (160 gms)
  • 500g spinach leaves, cleaned and roughly chopped
  • 1.5 large tomato, finely chopped 
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 small garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 cm piece ginger, crushed
  • 2 whole green chillies, sliced (optional)
  • 4 tsp groundnut oil
  • 1.5 cup water

Dry Spices

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala (freshly prepared)*
  • Use minimal amount of salt

*Refer to the recipe of garam masala

  1. Wash and clean spinach leaves thoroughly. Blanch the leaves for 2-3 minutes in hot water in an open pan. Use just enough water for the leaves.
  2. Let it cool down, then grind it to a thick paste in a blender using the water in which leaves were blanched.
  3. Peel the onion, garlic and ginger and wash them along with tomatoes and green chilli. Finely chop onion and tomatoes, crush the ginger and garlic and slice the green chilli.
  4. In a karahi/pan, heat oil and add finely chopped green chillies and stir for a few seconds.
  5. Now add ginger, garlic and stir. Then, add the chopped onions and sauté well until golden brown.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Sauté for 3-4 minutes on low flame.
  7. Add ground spinach and fry for 4-5 minutes, then add water and simmer for 2-3 minutes, uncovered on a low flame. Add diced paneer and garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes on low flame.
  8. Serve hot with multigrain roti.

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The content of the website is part of a research study led by Prof Ambuj Roy (Department of Cardiology) & Prof Archna Singh (Department of Biochemistry) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi and Dr Suparna Ghosh-Jerath at TGI, Delhi. The research study is a grant of Indian Council of Medical Research.                           

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