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Ingredients
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5 cups fresh spinach
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4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green chile pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, minced
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2 tomatoes, diced
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½ cup water, or as needed
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1 teaspoon coriander powder
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1 teaspoon cumin powder
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½ teaspoon red chile powder
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¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
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salt to taste
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8 ounces paneer, cubed
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½ teaspoon garam masala
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4 teaspoons heavy cream
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1 pinch red chile flakes
Directions
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Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to keep spinach bright green.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds to hot oil so they sizzle. Add onion, chile, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
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Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add blanched spinach. Blend to a thick, smooth paste; thin with a few teaspoons water if needed.
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Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, chile powder, and turmeric. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach paste and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add water and cook for 5 minutes more. Season gravy with salt.
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Add paneer to the gravy and mix well to coat. Cook 5 minutes more. Add garam masala and cream. Stir and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Garnish with chile flakes.
Editor's Note:
Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe. The magazine version is served with hot basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
506 | Calories |
39g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 506 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 39g | 49% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
Sodium 652mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 21g | 42% |
Vitamin C 112mg | 125% |
Calcium 269mg | 21% |
Iron 6mg | 34% |
Potassium 1346mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.