Palak Paneer with Quinoa — Easy & Authentic

Palak Paneer is a beloved North Indian dish made with fresh spinach and cottage cheese. This healthy version pairs it with quinoa for added nutrition and texture.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 250g paneer, cubed
• 300g fresh spinach
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook it in 2 cups of water until fluffy, about 15 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds until they splutter.
3. 3Step 3: Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4Step 4: Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for 2 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Add pureed tomatoes and cook until oil separates.
6. 6Step 6: Add spinach and cook until wilted, then blend into a smooth paste.
7. 7Step 7: Return the spinach mixture to the pan, add paneer cubes, garam masala, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Serve hot with quinoa.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream or yogurt.

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