Palak Paneer with Feta (Saag Paneer)
This simple palak paneer (or saag paneer) is a twist on Indian spinach curry, and is made with easy-to-find feta instead of traditional Indian cottage cheese.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can) Or use fire-roasted tomatoes
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup milk (or cream)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 8 ounce block of feta, cubed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- jasmine or basmati rice, to serve (optional)
- naan, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onions, garam masala, salt, and chili flakes.
- Cook about 5 minutes, or until the spices become fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, and cook 2-3 more minutes.
- Add the spinach, and cover the pan to let the spinach wilt.
- Once the spinach wilts, use an immersion blender or basin blender to blend the onion, tomato, and spinach mixture.
- Add the milk and turmeric. Stir.
- Add the cubed feta, and cover the pan for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is warm.
- Taste curry. If you prefer it sweeter (like restaurant-style curry), add the maple syrup. Add more salt if bland, or chili flakes if you want it spicier. If it's already too spicy, add a little extra milk.
- Serve warm, with rice or naan if desired.
Notes
Leftovers will keep 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1257mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3965IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 1.5mg