Palak Paneer

Palak Paner is a popular dish of Indian Subcontinent prepared with Spinach and Paneer. This is a traditional vegetarian dish, rich, smooth & creamy curry where Paneer cubes are cooked with pureed spinach, onion and tomato based gravy which is moderately spiced with Indian spices. This is a very healthy and delicious dish.

Health Benefits

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese):  Paneer is an excellent source of calcium and makes your bones stronger & helps to prevent and reduce the back and joint problems.

Spinach (Palak):  Spinach is one of top Green leafy Vegetable that is quite popular around the world as they are having excellent health benefits. . They are low in calories and rich in Vitamins, Calcium and Iron with other nutrients too. They contain no of flavonoids that works as antioxidant and anti-cancer agent. Spinach is also rich source of Lutein, by which it considered as one of the best foods in the world to prevent cataracts. As per the research, a regular consumption of spinach can help to improve the cardiovascular health of a person. One good thing about spinach is that they are easily available either fresh or frozen throughout season

Ingredients:

·         Paneer  – ½ Cup

·         Spinach  – 2 Cups

·         Onion Paste – 3 tbsp

·         Ginger & Garlic Paste – 2 tbsp

·         Tomato Puree – 4-5 tbsp

·         Red Chili Powder – 2 tsp

·         Cumin Powder – 1 tsp

·         Coriander Powder – ½ tsp

·         Garam Masala – ½ tsp

·         Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp

·         Coriander Leaves (Chopped)  – ½ tbsp

Preparation Method:

Ø  First boil the Spinach by adding little Salt and make its Puree by grinding.

Ø  Cut the Paneer into cubes; fry them till they turn light golden & keep aside.

Ø  Then in the same Pan add Onion Paste and fry till light brown; add Ginger & Garlic Paste and fry till its raw smell goes off.

Ø  Add Tomato Puree and fry till it separates Oil; Add Red Chili Powder; Turmeric Powder; Cumin Powder; Coriander Powder; Garam Masala; Salt and sauté for one minute.

Ø  Add Fried Paneer Cubes; sauté for 2mins; add Spinach Puree & cook for 2 mins.

Ø  Then add little bit water and cook till it achieves a thick consistency.

Ø  Finally add Chopped Coriander Leaves and mix well.

Ø  Now the “Palak Paneer” is ready.

Palak Paneer is well  served with Rice, Roti, Paratha.