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Palak Paneer

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Blanched spinach is used in this palak paneer to retain its colour and nutrients, with the addition of homemade paneer for a balanced nutritional PLW profile.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1475kcal (%DRI 61)
Protein: 67g (%DRI 92)
Carbohydrates: 209g (%DRI 60)
Fats: 71g (%DRI 89)
Fiber: 20g (%DRI 70)
Folic acid: 987g (%DRI 173)
Iron: 35mg (%DRI 130)

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Blanched spinach is used in this palak paneer to retain its colour and nutrients, with the addition of homemade paneer for a balanced nutritional PLW profile.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1475kcal (%DRI 61)
Protein: 67g (%DRI 92)
Carbohydrates: 209g (%DRI 60)
Fats: 71g (%DRI 89)
Fiber: 20g (%DRI 70)
Folic acid: 987g (%DRI 173)
Iron: 35mg (%DRI 130)

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Palak Paneer

Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
Punjab, Pakistan

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Blanched spinach is used in this palak paneer to retain its colour and nutrients, with the addition of homemade paneer for a balanced nutritional PLW profile.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1475kcal (%DRI 61)
Protein: 67g (%DRI 92)
Carbohydrates: 209g (%DRI 60)
Fats: 71g (%DRI 89)
Fiber: 20g (%DRI 70)
Folic acid: 987g (%DRI 173)
Iron: 35mg (%DRI 130)

*For pregnant and lactating women*
Blanched spinach is used in this palak paneer to retain its colour and nutrients, with the addition of homemade paneer for a balanced nutritional PLW profile.

Minimum daily goal: 2 servings with 2 chapatis

Amount of nutrient and Percent Daily Reference Intake (%DRI) per 2 servings with 2 chapatis.

Calories: 1475kcal (%DRI 61)
Protein: 67g (%DRI 92)
Carbohydrates: 209g (%DRI 60)
Fats: 71g (%DRI 89)
Fiber: 20g (%DRI 70)
Folic acid: 987g (%DRI 173)
Iron: 35mg (%DRI 130)

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Ingredients

1hr 10 mins
5 servings
  • 10 cupsspinach
  • 2 1/2 cupscottage cheese (cubes)
  • 1 1/2 cupstomato (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cupsonions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cupoil
  • 1 tbspchili pepper
  • 1 tspginger
  • 1 tspgarlic
  • 1 tspsalt
  • To taste condiments
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1hr 10 mins
  1. 1

    Heat 5 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat and add onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add the ginger and garlic to it.

  3. 3

    Stir in the tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into the mixture. Now add salt and desired condiments.

  4. 4

    Blanch the spinach (Blanching method: Put the washed spinach leaves into hot water for 30s seconds and then immediately put it in cold water to retain the nutrient and colour of the spinach. Then cut the blanched spinach)

  5. 5

    Add the blanched spinach to the pan and mix well with the cooked ingredients.

  6. 6

    Heat 2 tbsp. oil and roast the cottage cheese cubes with preferred condiments.

  7. 7

    Add the roasted cottage cheese cubes to the spinach mixture, stirring gently to combine.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped chili peppers

Tips

Pair this meal with sources of vitamin C (lemon, chili, tomato, etc.) to help the body absorb iron from plant-based foods more effectively.

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Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab)
Healthy Punjab Starts Here! (JICA MSNA, Punjab) @MSNA_JICA
on May 12, 2026 20:54
Punjab, Pakistan
“Healthy! Tasty! Recipes” were developed under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Punjab Multisectoral Nutrition Advisory Project (MSNA: 2023-2026) to address the malnutrition prevailing among women and children in Pakistan. Unbalanced diets lead to issues like low birth weight and stunting, which increase the risk of chronic diseases later in life. While knowledge is key to a balanced diet, it is often hard to access in rural areas. To bridge this gap, these recipes are designed for:                                                                                           1. Pregnant and lactating women2. Infants of complementary feeding age (6-24 months)3. Undernourished children4. School-aged children                                                          Overall, these recipes emphasize “Healthy, Tasty and Cook-friendly” as highlighted below:                                                                                    • Use common vegetables and eggs rich in minerals, vitamins and protein.• Follow WHO guidance on healthy diets by minimizing sugar, salt, and fat.• Use techniques like steaming and shallow frying to retain more nutrients.• Recommend chopping or grating veggies finely to improve texture for picky eaters.• Maximize local flavors and traditional wisdom for wider acceptability.• Encourage using home-grown produce from "nutrition gardens" (veggies and eggs).                                                                                                                                                                     Distributed through health centers and schools, these recipes aim to bring health and smiles to every kitchen in Punjab.Sources of Nutrition values: the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Composition Table for Pakistan
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