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Ingredients
- For Spinach Puree:
- 5 cups packed Palak leaves washed thoroughly
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- For the Gravy:
- 1-2 tbsp oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 300 gms paneer cut into cubes
- 4-5 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 inch piece ginger finely chopped or grated
- 2 green chillies (or to taste)finely chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (zeera) powder
- 1/2 heaped tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves (optional)
- 1/2 tsp of salt (or to taste)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 691g | |
| Calories 388 | |
| Calories from Fat 208 | 54% |
| Total Fat 23.69g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 2.08g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.53g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2386mg | 99% |
| Potassium 1184mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 43.85g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 38% |
| Sugars 16.04g | 11% |
| Protein 9.16g | 15% |
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