Palak Paneer without Tomato
Learn to make a simple and flavourful Palak paneer recipe without tomatoes and serve with a bowl of rice or feast with hot butter naan!
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoon cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chillies chopped finely
- 1 small red onion diced finely
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 100 grams paneer cubes
- 300-500 grams spinach leaves 1 bunch (100g-150g frozen)
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon cream
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the fresh spinach leaves at least 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear. Let it sit in the colander.300-500 grams spinach leaves
- Heat water in a sauce pot to blanch the leaves. Meanwhile, keep a bowl of ice-cold water ready.
- Add the palak leaves to hot water for a minute or two. Use a tong to remove the leaves and dunk them immediately into the cold-water bowl.
- Remove and squeeze out all the excess water and use a blender to make a smooth puree. Keep covered until needed.
- Heat the oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.1 tbsp butter, 2 tsp cooking oil, ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Add the ginger garlic paste and green chilli and sauté on low to medium flame until they turn light golden.½ tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 green chillies
- Now, add the finely diced onions and sauté until translucent.1 small red onion
- Reduce the heat to low and add the ground spices - red chilli and cumin powder and sauté for a minute.½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder
- Add the paneer cubes and fry them on medium heat until lightly golden on the sides.100 grams paneer cubes
- Pour the prepared spinach puree with some salt and cook stirring gently for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.salt to taste
- Switch off and stir in the cream. Serve hot with rice or Indian bread. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Palak Paneer without tomatoes!2 tbsp cream
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.2g | Protein: 15.5g | Fat: 15.28g
