PALAK PANEER/SPINACH WITH COTTAGE CHEESE/HOW TO MAKE AUTHENTIC PUNJABI PALAK PANEER

Palak Paneer is a power food. When translated in English it means Spinach (palak) and Cheese (paneer) - the two primary components. Palak paneer is a popular north Indian recipe cooked using Spinach and fresh cottage cheese.It's delicious, dynamic food to feed and power your body. With a spinach and tomato base, and range of spices, you're getting all sorts of nourishing goodness in each bite. 

INGREDIENTS:-

1 kg spinach
250 gms of cottage cheese
4 tomatoes (blanched in hot water, peeled and pureed)
2 onions
1 inch piece of ginger
7-8 garlic flakes
2 green chili
Pinch of sugar granules
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp red chili powder
3/4 tsp Garam masala
3 tsp oil
1 tsp butter
1 tsp fresh cream 

PROCEDURE:-

• Remove spinach leaves from stem and wash leaves well.
• Take 2 glasses of water when it starts to boil, then add spinach, onions, green chili, garlic and ginger with a pinch of sugar granules to it. Let it boil for 10-15 minutes.
• Switch of the heat and let the spinach cool down.
• Blend the spinach mixer in a blender and make a thick spinach paste.
• Heat a heavy bottomed wok; add oil and butter to it, when the oil is hot add the tomato paste and let it cook for 5-6 minute on medium heat. Then add spinach paste along with spices like red chili powder and Garam masala let it cook further for another 5 minute.
• Add the pieces of cottage cheese and mix it well. Cook and cover on low heat for 4-5 minute.
• Take it out in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cream.
• Serve hot with rotis or steamed rice.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

 Palak Paneer

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1.        Servings:       125 ml 1 ml 1 container (280 mls ea.) 1 cup 0.53 cup

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Calories	180	Sodium	810 mg
Total Fat	13 g	Potassium	0 mg
Saturated	2 g	Total Carbs	10 g
Polyunsaturated	0 g	Dietary Fiber	1 g
Monounsaturated	0 g	Sugars	1 g
Trans	0 g	Protein	6 g
Cholesterol	5 mg
Vitamin A	10%	Calcium	10%
Vitamin C	10%	Iron	30%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs

• The dish has magnesium, folate, vitamin A, vitamin K, potassium, calcium and so much more.Since palak paneer is full of calcium and phosphorous it plays a role in heart and muscle function.
• This dish is very low in calories, has less fat and is filling indeed.If prepared with out much butter and cream in it.
• Since palak paneer contains spinach, it will lower your blood pressure. Spinach contains antioxidants which keep cholesterol levels low and open up those arteries in your heart that could be blocked. It also contains folate which is great for the cardiovascular system. The content of magnesium in spinach shall surely help you lower high blood pressure.
• Palak paneer is great for women who are expecting . The spinach in the dish supplies a lot of vitamin A which boosts the immune system of the mum-to-be and her baby as well.