Paneer Palak Methi Chaman ( Calcium Rich Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
14 Jun 2014
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A great way to introduce and mask calcium rich methi and spinach along paneer in your diet. Serve hot with phulkas.
Paneer Palak Methi Chaman ( Calcium Rich Recipe ) recipe - How to make Paneer Palak Methi Chaman ( Calcium Rich Recipe )
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Makes 4 servings
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
- 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.
- Place the spinach and fenugreek leaves under cold running water immediately after boiling to retain the bright green colour.
Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 179 cal |
Protein | 7 g |
Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
Fiber | 3 g |
Fat | 13.8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 4310.6 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin C | 28.3 mg |
Folic Acid | 84.3 mcg |
Calcium | 301.9 mg |
Iron | 2.2 mg |
Magnesium | 55.5 mg |
Phosphorus | 118.1 mg |
Sodium | 52.3 mg |
Potassium | 158.6 mg |
Zinc | 0.3 mg |
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