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Palak Paneer- Spinach curry with cottage cheese

It is a very nutritious and full of iron and protein. Palak paneer goes well with hot chapathi, naan or rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 581kcal
Author: ila

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Spinach after boiling or frozen
  • 250 gm Paneer
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium size tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cream
  • slat to taste
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 2 star Anise
  • 2 Dry red chilies

Instructions

  • Boil spinach and drain water
  • Make paste
  • Cut paneer (Cottage cheese) in small cubes
  • Heat oil in pan, add cumin seeds,garlic ,ginger and all the ingredients listed in garam masala section
  • Add chopped onion
  • sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. add chopped tomato
  • again sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add spinach paste. Mix well and cook it for 2-3 minutes
  • Add Paneer (cottage cheese) cubes ,garam masala powder and cook it for 3-4 minutes
  • Palak paneer is ready

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3698IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 721mg | Iron: 3mg