Paneer Palak Methi Chaman: A great way to introduce and mask calcium rich methi and spinach along paneer in your diet. Serve hot with phulkas.
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes
4 cups chopped spinach (palak)
2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp fresh cream
Method
- Heat ½ tbsp of oil in a kadhai and sauté the paneer cubes in it till the edges turn golden brown in colour.
- Roast the dried fenugreek leaves in a pan till crisp. Keep aside.
- Blanch the spinach and fenugreek leaves in a vesselful of boiling water for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and onions and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
- Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, ginger-green chilli paste, prepared puree and dried fenugreek leaves and fry again for 2-3 minutes
- Add the salt, paneer, garam masala, cream along with 1 cup of water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Tips
- Place the spinach and fenugreek leaves under cold running water immediately after boiling to retain the bright green colour.
Nutrition Value
| Value per serving | % Daily Values | |
| Energy | 179 cal | 9% |
| Protein | 7 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 12% |
| Fat | 13.8 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 4310.6 mcg | 90% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 28.4 mg | 71% |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 84.3 mcg | 42% |
| MINERALS | ||
| Calcium | 301.9 mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 55.5 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 118.1 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 52.3 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 158.6 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
