Best 3 Indian Cheese And Red Peppers In Fragrant Spinach Sauce Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where fragrant spices and vibrant flavors dance together in a symphony of culinary delight. Our article presents a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of Indian cheese and red peppers enveloped in a fragrant spinach sauce. Embark on a gastronomic adventure as we explore the depths of Indian cuisine, unraveling the secrets behind these delectable dishes.**

**1. Palak Paneer:** This classic North Indian dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender paneer cheese cubes immersed in a luscious spinach sauce. The vibrant green hue of the sauce, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and ginger, provides a striking contrast to the golden-brown paneer.

**2. Red Pepper and Spinach Curry:** This vibrant curry combines the sweetness of red peppers with the earthy flavor of spinach, resulting in a colorful and flavorful dish. The addition of coconut milk lends a creamy richness, while a blend of Indian spices adds depth and complexity.

**3. Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Paratha:** These parathas are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Flaky paratha bread is stuffed with a flavorful filling of spinach, paneer cheese, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful combination of crispy and soft.

**4. Red Pepper and Spinach Bhaji:** These crispy fritters are a delightful appetizer or snack. Red peppers and spinach are combined with chickpea flour and spices, then fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful interior.

**5. Spinach and Cheese Samosas:** These samosas are a perfect party appetizer or snack. They feature a crispy pastry shell filled with a savory mixture of spinach, paneer cheese, and spices. Served with a tangy tamarind chutney, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

**Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine with our collection of recipes featuring Indian cheese and red peppers in fragrant spinach sauce. From the classic Palak Paneer to the innovative Red Pepper and Spinach Bhaji, these dishes are a celebration of Indian culinary heritage and are sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PALAK PANEER - INDIAN SPINACH CURRY WITH HOMEMADE FRESH CHEESE



Palak Paneer - Indian Spinach Curry with Homemade Fresh Cheese image

Recipe video above. A dish this iconic demands to be made properly - from scratch, with lots of fresh spinach and homemade paneer (Indian fresh cheese!) This is a magnificent vegetarian curry, packed with an extraordinary amount of nutrition and goodness!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Curry     Mains

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 batch homemade Paneer ((Indian fresh cheese; recipe linked below))
30g / 2 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter ((for pan frying, Note 2))
30g/2 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter ((Note 2))
1 1/2 onions (, finely chopped (brown or yellow))
1 tsp fenugreek seeds (whole) ((Note 3))
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp salt (, kosher/cooking salt (if using table salt, reduce by 1/4 tsp))
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
2 tsp ginger (, finely grated (20g))
2 tomatoes (, peeled, seeded and diced (Note 4))
1 green chilli (, finely sliced (cayenne, Note 5))
700g/ 1.4lb fresh spinach leaves (English spinach) (, thoroughly washed and roughly chopped (~9 cups very tightly packed) (Note 6))
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup + 1 tbsp cream ((pure, heavy or thickened))
1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • Saute onion & spices: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until onion is softened but not golden.
  • Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato and chilli, cook for 3 minutes on a medium heat.
  • Add spinach: Add about 1/3 of the spinach - or as much as you can handle in the pot (!) - and stir until wilted. Then add more spinach along with the water, cook again until wilted. Repeat until all the spinach is wilted.
  • Cook 10 minutes: Cook, stirring every now and then, for 10 minutes still on a medium heat.
  • Cream & lemon: Add the cream and lemon juice. Cook, stirring gently, for 3 minutes.
  • Puree half spinach: Remove half the spinach into a tall container and blend it to a puree using a stick blender. Pour pureed spinach back into the pot, and stir to combine.
  • Add Pan Fried Paneer: Gently stir in golden pan-fried paneer (see below). Stir gently to mix through.
  • Serve over basmati rice with fluffy, chewy homemade naan on the side!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 647 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA



Spinach and Red Pepper Frittata image

Spinach and red peppers bring vitamin A and vitamin C to this beautiful frittata. Spinach is also an excellent source of a long list of other nutrients, including vitamin K, manganese, folate and magnesium. And it's packed with protective phytonutrients, including the newly discovered glycoglycerolipids, which some researchers believe may help protect the digestive tract from inflammation.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach, or 1 bunch spinach, washed and stemmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut in small dice
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
10 fresh marjoram leaves, chopped
Salt
8 eggs
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Steam the spinach above an inch boiling water until just wilted, about two minutes; or wilt in a large frying pan with the water left on the leaves after washing. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess water. Chop fine, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add the bell peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender, five to eight minutes. Add the garlic and salt to taste, stir for about half a minute, and stir in the chopped spinach and the marjoram. Stir together for a few seconds, then remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper, milk, spinach and red peppers. Clean and dry the pan, and return to the burner, set on medium-high. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Drop a bit of egg into the pan; if it sizzles and cooks at once, the pan is ready. Pour in the egg mixture. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the frittata with a spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking.
  • Turn the heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes, shaking the pan gently every once in a while. From time to time, remove the lid, tilt the pan, and loosen the bottom of the frittata with a wooden spatula so that it doesn't burn. The bottom should turn a golden color. The eggs should be just about set; cook a few minutes longer if they're not.
  • Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Uncover the pan and place under the broiler, not too close to the heat, for one to three minutes, watching very carefully to make sure the top doesn't burn (at most, it should brown very slightly and puff under the broiler). Remove from the heat, shake the pan to make sure the frittata isn't sticking, and allow it to cool for at least five minutes and for as long as 15 minutes. Loosen the edges with a wooden or plastic spatula. Carefully slide from the pan onto a large round platter. Cut into wedges or into smaller bite-size diamonds. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUTEED SPINACH AND PEPPERS



Sauteed Spinach and Peppers image

We often steam our fresh spinach and eat it plain. But this version dressed up with red pepper, onion and garlic is a nice change. It is really quick and tasty-and pretty, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups packed fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; cook 1-1/2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is just wilted.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach, red peppers, and paneer will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Spinach cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become mushy.
  • Use a good quality garam masala: Garam masala is a blend of spices that is essential for this dish. Make sure to use a good quality garam masala that is fresh and flavorful.
  • Adjust the heat level to your liking: This dish can be made as mild or spicy as you like. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

This Indian cheese and red peppers in fragrant spinach sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes. Serve it with rice or naan bread for a complete meal.

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