Palak paneer

Paneer cubes in a smooth spinach and tomato sauce.

Estimated total time: 35 minutes2 portionsAbout 500 kcal per portion
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Ingredients for 2 portions

Method

  1. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain and cool under cold water. Blend with 80 g water.
  2. Soften chopped onion in oil for 6 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and cumin for 1 minute, then diced tomato and cook for 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach puree and salt. Simmer gently for 4 minutes, then add paneer cubes.
  4. Warm for 5 minutes, stir in cream and garam masala, and serve. Avoid prolonged boiling to keep the spinach colour.

This is a home-cooking version. Accompaniments not listed are excluded from the calorie estimate. Check packaged ingredients for brand-specific allergens.

पालक पनीर

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Listed allergens: milk. Check actual packaging and cross-contact information. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient weights; recipe suitability depends on the specified products.

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