Spinach is the wonder vegetable that even the poorest of the poor can afford. But the downside of this vegetable is that it is a seasonal vegetable that is not available all year round. But so what, you can make do with whenever it is available.
The best recipe that any Indian can think of with a bunch or two of spinach is the all-time favourite palak paneer. The palak paneer recipe is easy and convenient to make with the wholesome goodness of spinach and some of the most common Indian spices and condiments.
The Nutrition Facts Of Spinach
The wonder green leaf is a powerhouse of the following nutrients required for the normal functioning of the human body every day –
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Fibre
- Protein
- Vitamins
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Carbohydrates
And when you pair it with paneer recipes, it makes for a wholesome and fully nutritious meal in itself.
Tasty Paneer Recipes
The other name of paneer is Indian cottage cheese. It is soft and creamy, and when you combine that with some of the best aromatic flavours and spices of India, then nothing beats it when you dig into it with soft Indian bread or chapattis.
Of all the paneer recipes, the most popular and favourite among Indians is the palak paneer recipe which is an all-time favourite here in the land of authentic cuisine.
Apart from that, many other numerous paneer recipes will just take your breath away if you are a total vegetarian. To name some paneer recipes, there is the paneer jhalfrezi, the paneer Kathi roll, which is a hot favourite with roll lovers, and for the Chinese food buff, there is the chilli paneer recipe. Paneer butter masala loaded with oodles of butter and spices will make your tongue roll in delight.
If you are a lover of food skewered over the flame, then the paneer tikka is what you should try out. To wash your chappatis down, the good old paneer matar is a good paneer recipe. All you need to do is name a recipe, and you can pair the good old paneer with it to turn the table into a laughter house at your meal times.
The Health Benefits Of Spinach
Now that the palak paneer recipe is a huge favourite with almost every Indian – vegetarian or non-vegetarian let us delve into the benefits of spinach. The benefits include:
- Spinach helps to prevent cancer
- If you are a diabetic then spinach is some good news for you
- Helps in the excellent growth of bones
- The best news here is for the obese as it helps in weight loss
- Your eyesight could benefit from spinach consumption
- If you are always tensed, then make sure you include spinach in your diet
- Anti-inflammatory in nature
- Boosts immunity and helps the brain to function well
- Relaxes your body
- Helps alleviate anaemia
- Helps you prevent ageing
- Keeps your acne at bay
With all the benefits of spinach and the easy availability of paneer, you can well sit down to a tasty meal with your family.
