Palak Paneer
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers.
Serve with Jasmine Rice or Jasmine Rice – Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice
Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
| 4 quart Water |
| 16 Ounces Fresh spinach |
| 1 quart Ice water |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 3 tsp. Ginger root, raw (minced) |
| 1 pepper Jalapeno pepper (minced) |
| 1 tsp.. Ground cumin |
| 1 tsp. Ground coriander |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground turmeric |
| 1/2 tsp. Paprika |
| 1 tsp. Garam masala |
| 1 large White onions (finely diced) |
| 1 medium whole (2-3/5 inch dia) Tomatoes (finely chopped) |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 8 ounce Paneer (cut into 1/4 inch cubes) |
Instructions
Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir gently and frequently.
Remove the spinach to the ice water and repeat for the other two 1/3 of a pound batches.
When the ice is completely melted drain the spinach.
Place the spinach in a blender and puree gently until coarse.
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, cumin, turmeric, paprika and garam masala.
Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the tomato and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the salt, pureed spinach, and paneer. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Serve over brown or jasmine rice.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
There is everything good to be said for this dish. It is a traditional Indian recipe and you may have to search for the paneer cheese. It is, however, low in calories and sodium but still has a lot of flavor.
The extra step of blanching the spinach and then refreshing it in ice water isn’t absolutely necessary, but makes for a much brighter and more appetizing color.