Palak Methi Paneer Gravy

Name: Palak Methi Paneer Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1.5 Tbsp Chopped Spinach Leaves (Palak); 2 Tbsp Chopped Fenugreek Leaves (Methi); 1 Tsp Chopped Garlic; 5 Cube Cottage Cheese (Paneer); 2 Tsp Cream; 1/4 Tsp Garam Masala; 1/4 Tsp Red Chilly Powder; 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi); 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera); 1/4 Tsp Salt; 2 Tsp Oil; As Required Water

15 mins Cooking Time

1 Serving

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 10%

Carbs 11%

Fats 78%

Low Carb

Antioxidant Rich

Brain Boosting Food

Gluten Free

Up your calcium - 47%, iron (fe) - 15% and protein - 12% game with this low carb, antioxidant rich, zero trans fat and gluten free paneer recipe that is perfect for beginners and masterchefs. The popular vegetarian indian recipe is a perfect dinner and lunch main course dish. The savoury dish goes well with wheat bhakri, bajra bhakri, roti or chapati with oil.

Ingredients

1.5 Tbsp Chopped Spinach Leaves (Palak)
2 Tbsp Chopped Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)
1 Tsp Chopped Garlic
5 Cube Cottage Cheese (Paneer)
2 Tsp Cream
1/4 Tsp Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp Red Chilly Powder
1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
1/4 Tsp Salt
2 Tsp Oil
As Required Water

Method

Pre Preparation

Step 1
Make palak puree from chopped palak

Preparation

Step 1
Take a frying pan, heat oil on a low flame, add jeera and allow it to splutter
Step 2
Add chopped garlic, black pepper together with red chilly powder followed by sauteing this properly
Step 3
Put in salt, haldi, garam masala, chopped methi and saute till the methi is reduced to half its volume
Step 4
Pour palak puree and cook at a low flame, adding water as required
Step 5
To the simmering vegetable, add 5 cubes of paneer, mix well and cover to cook
Step 6
After a few minutes, fold in 2 tsp of cream and serve hot

Healthy Twist

A Tsp of Watermelon Seeds will Help Boost Metabolism as it is Rich in Magnesium

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Allergies

Garlic

Lactose

Dairy Products

Black Pepper

Cheese

Red Chilli

Turmeric

Cow Milk Protein

Food Colors

Food Additives

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Medium Bowl(134gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

256

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 7gm 2.4%

Dietary Fiber 2gm 8.8%

Protein 7gm 14.5%

Total Fat 23gm 28.9%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)