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A balanced menu provides a variety of food groups and key nutrients.

MyMenu IQ™ generates a nutritional score, considering the energy content and the nutrients in the menu, and their contribution towards achieving nutritional recommendations as based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet for an average adult.

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Room for Balance Improvement (0 - 44)

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Good Balance (45 - 69)

This menu has great nutritional balance, providing a good variety of food groups and key nutrients.

Great Balance (70 - 100)

This menu has great nutritional balance, providing a good variety of food groups and key nutrients.

"The MyMenu IQ™ score applies to the digital recipe as described on the site. Nutrition composition data for food ingredients and food products is based on Standard Food Composition Databases such as USDA SR28, BLS32 as well as food label data."

What is the energy content breakdown?

Protein

16.9g / 20%

Carbohydrates

12.8g / 14%

Fats

25.9g / 66%

The energy content breakdown shows the amount of the macronutrients (i.e. carbohydrate, protein and fat) contained in one serving of the recipe and their relative contribution (in %) to the total energy content of the serving.

Nutritional tips

Enjoy this balanced cuisine made with tasty, nutritious, and affordable local ingredients. Did you know that adding vegetables and herbs at the end of cooking helps to retain their vibrant colours, flavour, crunchiness, and important nutrients?
Enjoy your meal with orange, pineapple, pawpaw, or other fruits high in Vitamin C, to help your body use more iron from the meal. #livestrongwithiron
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Kasoori Palak Paneer Recipe

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Indian Main Course

Kasoori Palak Paneer Recipe

Name: Kasoori Palak Paneer Recipe
Prep time: PT20.00M
Cook time: PT50.00M
Total time: PT71.00M
Yield: 4.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 2 Onion (Chopped); 1 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato (Chopped); 500 gms Spinach; 2 Cups Water; 1 Pinch Salt; 2 Green Chillies (Slit); 0.5 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 250 gms Paneer (Cut Into ½ Inch Cubes); 1 Teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Crushed); 2 Tablespoons Cream; 1 Inch Ginger

71Min

Medium

Recipe Variants

Palak Paneer is one of those dishes that can even turn a boring weekday meal into something to look forward to, especially if you love paneer! Chunks of soft cottage cheese, simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy spinach puree, offers a great balance of taste and texture. This nutritious dish is also one of the best ways to make kids eat their share of leafy greens without a fuss!

Ingredients

4 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

2 Tablespoons

Oil

1 Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds

Onion (Chopped)

1 Teaspoon

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Tomato (Chopped)

500 gms

Spinach

2 Cups

Water

1 Pinch

Salt

Green Chillies (Slit)

0.5 Teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

1 Teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

250 gms

Paneer (Cut Into ½ Inch Cubes)

1 Teaspoon

Kasuri Methi (Crushed)

2 Tablespoons

Cream

1 Inch

Ginger

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Nutrition Value

Energy

349.78 kcal

Protein

16.87 g

Carbohydrates

12.81 g

Fats

25.9 g

Information per serving

Step 1

20 Min

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2

10 Min

Boil the spinach in 1 cup of water till the leaves are wilted. Drain the water and grind the spinach leaves into a fine paste. Keep it aside.

Step 3

20 Min

Heat oil in a karahi, add cumin seeds and when they splutter add chopped onions and fry till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 5 minutes. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till soft.

Step 4

5 Min

Add green chillies, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Fry for a minute, till the masalas are well mixed.

Step 5

5 Min

Add pureed spinach and the remaining 1 cup of water and MAGGI Masala ae Magic. Mix well, cover and cook for a minute on low flame.

Step 6

10 Min

Add the paneer pieces, mix well and simmer for 5 minutes. Add kasoori methi and salt to taste. Mix well and stior in the cream.

Step 7

1 Min

Garnish the dish with ginger juliennes. Serve hot.

Step 1 of 7

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 7

Boil the spinach in 1 cup of water till the leaves are wilted. Drain the water and grind the spinach leaves into a fine paste. Keep it aside.

Step 3 of 7

Heat oil in a karahi, add cumin seeds and when they splutter add chopped onions and fry till golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 5 minutes. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till soft.