Spiced Scrambled Paneer with Spinach & Tomatoes
Healthy, Delicious — Goes Well with Pita Bread or Chapati
Spiced Scrambled Paneer with Spinach & Tomatoes
Protein-rich scrambled paneer with spinach, tomatoes and aromatic spices — a satisfying vegetarian main course. Recipe by a registered nutritionist.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 diced onion
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Fresh coriander or mixed dried herbs for garnishing
- 225g paneer (crumbled or mashed)
- Salt to taste
- Chilli flakes (optional)
- 100g baby leaf spinach
- 1 tsp ginger or garlic paste
Method
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them pop.
- Add the ginger or garlic paste and diced onion. Cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the crumbled paneer, chopped tomatoes and turmeric. Stir well and cover until the tomatoes soften.
- Add the spinach leaves and a pinch of salt. Gently mix all the ingredients together.
- Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes on low heat until everything is well combined.
- Garnish with fresh coriander or mixed herbs and serve with pita bread or chapati.
Nutrition per Serving
595kcal
28gProtein
13gFibre
68gCarbs
27gFat
