Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach and Paneer) Recipe

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Palak Paneer (Indian Spinach and Paneer)
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Directions:

  1. Heat a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; fry paneer cubes until lightly browned on each side, about 5 minutes. Transfer paneer to a bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in the same skillet used to cook paneer over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until seeds are slightly red. Stir water, spinach, tomato, garlic, chile peppers, ginger, curry powder, ground coriander, and ground turmeric into cumin seeds. Season with salt.
  3. Bring spinach mixture to a boil and simmer until garlic is very soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
  4. Transfer spinach mixture to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
  5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach puree and paneer cubes. Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 239.74 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Cholesterol 11.34mg 4%
Sodium 141.85mg 6%
Potassium 699.11mg 15%
Total Carbs 15.3g 5%
Sugars 5.41g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.46g 18%
Protein 5.59g 11%
Vitamin C 33.1mg 55%
Vitamin A 6.8mg 227%
Iron 115.5mg 642%
Calcium 206.1mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.83 Kcal (238 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.27g 28%
Cholesterol 2.69mg 4%
Sodium 33.62mg 6%
Potassium 165.71mg 15%
Total Carbs 3.63g 5%
Sugars 1.28g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 18%
Protein 1.33g 11%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 55%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 227%
Iron 27.4mg 642%
Calcium 48.9mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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