Paneer Palak ( Microwave Recipe)
by Tarla Dalal
Vibrant, green palak dotted with succulent, white paneer is a lovely sight to behold, and an even tastier treat to devour. The process of blanching, pureeing and cooking the spinach with spice powders becomes really quick and easy with our handy helper, the microwave oven! A dash of fresh cream not only balances the nutty flavour of spinach beautifully, it also gives the Paneer Palak a fantastically rich texture. Enjoy hot Paneer Palak with fresh Moghlai Roti or Naan .
Paneer Palak ( Microwave Recipe) recipe - How to make Paneer Palak ( Microwave Recipe)
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
4 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp[ green chilli paste
1 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp fresh cream
salt to taste
- Method
- Put the spinach in a microwave safe deep bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée and keep aside.
- Combine the oil, onion, ginger paste and green chilli paste in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the spinach purée, paneer, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, fresh cream and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 222 cal |
| Protein | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 18.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4039.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | -0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | -0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 85.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 236.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 43.4 mg |
| Potassium | 171 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |