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Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach

Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach

with Aromatic Spices
40 min., ready in 3 h. 40 min.
Time:
417
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
95 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
½ tsp Fenugreek seed
2 qts
1 tsp salt
1 lemon
1 ½ lbs fresh Spinach
2 onions
2 garlic cloves
4 Tbsps vegetable oil
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Chili powder
1 tsp ground cilantro
peppers
¾ cup Coconut milk (9% fat)
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Preparation
1.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 1

Crush or coarsely chop the fenugreek in a mortar or mini chopper.

2.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 2

Slowly bring the milk (seasoned with a large pinch of salt) to a boil, stirring constantly. Halve the lemon.

3.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 3

When milk begins to boil, squeeze, the lemon, add 6 tablespoons of juice to the milk and remove from heat. Cover the pot with lid and allow milk to stand for 5 minutes to let the whey and curds separate.

4.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 4

Set a sieve over a bowl and line it with a clean kitchen towel. Pour the curds into the strainer, letting the whey collect in the bowl beneath. Squeeze the towel with your hands to remove the excess whey. Place the curds in a bowl, put a small plate on top with something heavy on it (for example, a can) and leave at least 3-4 hours (preferably overnight) in the refrigerator.

5.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 5

The next day, take the cheese out of the cloth—it should now be firm and relatively dry. Cut the cheese into 2-3 cm (approximately 1-inch) cubes and return to refrigerator.

6.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 6

Thoroughly rinse spinach and drain in a sieve.

7.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 7

Peel the onions and garlic and chop finely.

8.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 8

Using half of the oil, grease a deep frying pan or pot. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Stir in garam masala, turmeric, chili and coriander and saute together for 30 seconds.

9.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 9

Add the spinach, stirring to coat it with the spices. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the coconut milk. Bring to a gentle boil over low to medium heat, cook for about 3 minutes.

10.
Indian Cheese in Coconut Spinach preparation step 10

Heat the remaining oil in a pan, searing the cheese cubes for 30-45 seconds on each side. Place the spinach in a serving dish, add cheese cubes and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie417 cal.(20 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat22 g(19 %)
Carbohydrates30 g(20 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.5 g(15 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The culinary evergreen of India provides around 80 percent of the daily calcium requirement per serving and also supplies plenty of protein. The traditional combination of mild cheese called "Paneer" with slightly hot spinach is highly appreciated as "Palak Paneer".

Even smarter

Even smarter

The consistency and taste of the "paneer" is reminiscent of tofu. If the cheese does not separate from the whey immediately, simply boil the whole thing again while stirring.

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