Palak Paneer Dry
20 minutes
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About Palak Paneer Dry
Kids turn up their noses at the mention of palak or spinach. But this dish will make them ask for a second helping for sure. Palak paneer is usually a gravy based dish made with onion and tomato paste. Palak paneer dry is an adaptation. it is quick and easy to make and can be used as a starter also. It is healthy and can serve as a good side dish for rotis and rice even for kids.
Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total20 minutes
Ingredients
- 100 gm Cottage Cheese cut into thin blocks, fresh
- 1 bunch Spinach a fistful, cut finely
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder red
- 1 Chilli green, slit lengthwise
- 1/4 tsp Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seed
- 2-3 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Onion Seeds kalonji - 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Cut the paneer into thin 1/2 inch slices and keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a pan and add the cumin seeds and kalonji. As they splutter, add the finely cut spinach and saute for 3-4 minutes till it turns a little crisp.
- Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder and saute for 1 more minute.
- Now add the paneer slices and mix well. Take care the paneer does not break.
- Add salt to taste and cook for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp of butter and remove from stove. Serve hot.
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 2643mgPotassium: 987mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 16374IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 424mgIron: 5mg
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Such a lovely dish! Thanks for sharing.
I always make it gravy never thought of making it dry.
Looks so appetizing! Thank you for posting.
What a delicious idea! Thanks for sharing.