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Paneer Methi Palak Sabzi

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paneer methi palak recipe | Indian style methi palak paneer ki sabzi | palak methi paneer saag | a dish of soft succulent paneer made in green gravy of methi and palak. Learn how to make Indian style methi palak paneer ki sabzi.

An absolutely exquisite combination of paneer with loads of green veggies and a perfect blend of spices makes it a delectable and healthy option.

The addition of green veggies makes it rich in antioxidants and also gives you fibre which keeps you full for a longer time. The goodness of added paneer makes sure that you get a good amount of protein as well.

This combination of spinach, methi and paneer is not only highly nutritious, but is a splendid blend of taste, texture and flavour. This sabzi is a storehouse of other key nutrients like fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C , iron, magnesium and phosphorus.

palak methi paneer recipe thereby qualifies to become a very good alternative for health freaks! Enjoy every bite of it with rotis or parathas and have a tasty treat!

Tips to make paneer methi palak recipe: 1. If you wish you can also add fresh cream. 2. Do not overcook spinach and methi otherwise it will lose its fresh colour. 3. You can also add little sugar to balance out the bitterness of methi. 4. Use low fat paneer if on weight loss.

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Paneer Methi Palak Sabzi recipe - How to make Paneer Methi Palak Sabzi

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For Paneer Methi Palak Sabzi
1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
5 cups chopped spinach (palak)
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste
Method

For paneer methi palak sabzi
    For paneer methi palak sabzi
  1. To make paneer methi palak sabzi, combine the spinach and fenugreek leaves in deep non-stick pan, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Cool and blend in a mixer along with green chillies, ginger and garlic till smooth. Keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in deep non-stick pan, add the garlic and saute on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the prepared spinach-fenugreek mixture and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes,while stirirng occasionally.
  6. Add milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the salt and paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  8. Serve the paneer methi palak sabzi hot with parathas or rumali roti.

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what is paneer methi palak made of?
  1. paneer methi palak recipe | Indian style methi palak paneer ki sabzi | palak methi paneer saag | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1½ cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, 1 1/2 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves, 5 cups chopped spinach (palak), 1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies, 1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun) , 2 tbsp oil, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup milk and salt to taste. See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer methi palak.  

how to make methi and palak puree
  1. To make paneer methi palak recipe | Indian style methi palak paneer ki sabzi | palak methi paneer saag | in a deep non-stick pan, add 1 ½ cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves.
  2. Add 5 cups chopped spinach (palak).
  3. Mix well.
  4. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Transfer the mixture into big thali and cool completely.
  6. Transfer it into the mixer.
  7. Add 1 tbsp chopped green chillies.
  8. Add 1 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak).
  9. Add 1 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun).
  10. Blend it into a smooth paste.

how to make paneer methi palak recipe
  1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in deep non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
  3. Saute on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  4. Add 1 cup finely chopped onions.
  5. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
  6. Add 1 tsp sugar and prepared spinach-fenugreek mixture.
  7. Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 
  8. Add 1 cup milk.
  9. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  10. Add salt to taste.
  11. Add 1 ½ cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes.
  12. Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  13. Serve paneer methi palak recipe | Indian style methi palak paneer ki sabzi | palak methi paneer saag | hot with parathas or rumali roti. 

tips to make paneer methi palak recipe
  1. If you wish you can also add fresh cream.
  2. Do not overcook spinach and methi otherwise it will lose its fresh colour.
  3. You can also add little sugar to balance out the bitterness of methi. 
  4. Paneer Palak Methi Sabzi is rich in Vitamin A, C, Folic Acid, Calcium, Vitamin B2.
    1. Vitamin A rich recipes, Beta Carotene : Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision, cell growth and healthy skin. Sources of vitamin A include yellow-orange fruits and vegetables like carrots, mango, papaya, peach, tomatoes, pumpkin etc. and other vegetables like spinach, kale, fenugreek leaves, broccoli, capsicum etc. 103% of RDA.
    2. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 82% of RDA.
    3. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 53% of RDA.
    4. Calcium.  See Calcium rich recipes : Calcium  is a mineral that makes bones stay strong. Required from kids to adults. 39% of RDA.
    5. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 27% of RDA.

Accompaniments

Moong Dal Paratha 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy301 cal
Protein11.1 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Fiber3.5 g
Fat22.3 g
Cholesterol4 mg
Sodium64.3 mg

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Reviews

Paneer Methi Palak, Healthy Subzi
5
Foodie #595546
 on 29 Nov 18 01:49 PM


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Paneer Methi Palak ( Low Calorie)
5
 on 16 Mar 17 10:35 PM


i am confused is it a pinch or 2tsp of baking soda?
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Aneka, It is a pinch as the recipe says.
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17 Mar 17 08:46 AM
Paneer Methi Palak ( Low Calorie)
5
Mruga D
 on 19 Nov 14 06:35 PM


I love Palak Paneer....and adding methi to the recipe and use of low- fat paneer makes it more healthy and low in calorie...Perfect for weight watchers!
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