Palak Paneer (Paneer in Spinach Sauce)
1 servings of palak paneer (paneer in spinach sauce) contains 602 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 18% carbs, 68% fat, and 14% protein. This is a good source of protein (37% of your Daily Value) and fiber (20% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large skillet, (a non-stick works great here) heat a few tablespoons oil or ghee and season the oil generously with salt and pepper. Pan-sear the paneer or crispy tofu until golden and crispy, and set it aside, covered with foil.
- Wipe out the skillet, heat 3 tablespoons ghee over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic and chilies, and saute until deeply golden and fragrant, stirring often, about 15 minutes, taking your time here.
- Add the spices (coriander, cumin, garam masala and mustard seeds) and saute 2-3 more minutes. Add the frozen spinach and cup of water, lower heat and simmer uncovered until the spinach is just thawed.
- Place this in a blender, (see notes) topping it with the yogurt and cashews. Add the salt and sugar. Blend well, until silky smooth. If the mixture is too dry to blend, add just enough water to get the motor going. Taste, and adjust the heat by adding a little cayenne if you want more of a kick. Add a squeeze of lemon if you want it tangier.
- The sauce will seem slightly salty at first but once you add the paneer, it will soak up the salt.
- Place the blended spinach sauce back into the pan uncovered, on med-low heat. (Covering it will lose the lovely vibrant color ). Warm it up gently and slowly, stirring often so it doesn't burn. Add the pan-seared paneer and continue cooking until the paneer is warmed just warmed through.
- Enjoy this over Fluffy Basmati Rice, with Naan Bread, over Quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Recipe by: Sylvia Fountaine (source: https://www.feastingathome.com/palak-paneer/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of palak paneer (paneer in spinach sauce)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 602 | |
| Fats | 45g | 58% |
| Saturated fats | 9g | 44% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 770mg | 33% |
| Carbs | 27g | 10% |
| Net carbs | 21g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Protein | 21g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 9g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |
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