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Palak Paneer

Cubes of paneer simmered in a smooth spinach gravy.

35 min4 servesmedium

Cubes of paneer simmered in a smooth spinach gravy. This Indian veg is sized for 4 and comes together in about 35 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per servingestimated

159

kcal

9g

Protein

13g

Carbs

8g

Fat

veghigh-proteingluten-free

Ingredients

  • spinach500 g
  • paneer300 g
  • onion1
  • tomato1
  • ginger1 tbsp
  • garlic4 cloves
  • cream3 tbsp
  • garam masala0.5 tsp
  • cumin1 tsp
  • ghee2 tbsp
  • saltstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Blanch spinach 1 minute, refresh in ice water, blend smooth.

  2. 2

    Sauté cumin, onion, ginger-garlic in ghee; add tomato till soft.

  3. 3

    Add spinach puree and salt; simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add paneer cubes, cream and garam masala; warm through.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Palak Paneer take to cook?
Total time is about 35 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Palak Paneer vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are spinach, paneer, onion.