Palak Panir-spinach With Fresh Cheese Recipe

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Palak Panir-spinach With Fresh Cheese
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves , optional
  • 250 g (8 oz) panir or ricotta or firm tofu for vegans
  • oil for deep frying
  • 1 tbsp ghee (or oil)
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1/4 tsp black cummin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspon salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup yoghurt (soya for vegans)

Directions:

  1. Put the washed spinach leaves into a pan with the water that clings to them, add the fenugreek leaves (if used), cover and steam until spinach is soft. Drain well and chop finely.
  2. Cut the ricotta into cubes and spread on absorbent paper for a few minutes so that surface moisture is absorbed.
  3. In a small, deep frying pan heat enough oil in which to deep fry the cubes of ricotta. Add a tablespoon of ghee to flavour the oil.
  4. When oil is very hot, fry a handful of ricotta cubes at a time. Have ready the turmeric stirred into 1 cup of hot water and when the ricotta is pale golden lift out on a slotted spoon and drop the cubes into the turmeric water. Repeat until all the ricotta is fried, leave in the water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
  5. Heat about 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan and add the black cummin seeds, coriander, chilli powder and ginger. Stir and fry briefly, taking care not to burn the spices.
  6. Add the spinach and salt and stir for a minute or two, then add about 1/4 cup hot water and the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir the yoghurt until it is smooth, add it to the spinach and stir well. Add cubes of panir and simmer for 10 minutes longer. Ready to serve.
  7. ENJOY!! :)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 48.75 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.35g 1%
Cholesterol 0.84mg 0%
Sodium 142.76mg 6%
Potassium 1006.89mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.41g 2%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 3.67g 15%
Protein 5.46g 11%
Vitamin C 50.5mg 84%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 179.6mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 25.2 Kcal (106 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.18g 1%
Cholesterol 0.44mg 0%
Sodium 73.81mg 6%
Potassium 520.55mg 21%
Total Carbs 3.83g 2%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 15%
Protein 2.82g 11%
Vitamin C 26.1mg 84%
Iron 2.8mg 31%
Calcium 92.9mg 18%

* 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

  • 0.3
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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