Palak paneer (spinach with paneer)
Palak paneer (spinach with paneer) is ready in 30 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 627 kcal and 30 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $8.04. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 627 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $8.04
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Paneer220 g
- Baby spinach500 g
- Onion120 g
- Tomato160 g
- Garlic10 g
- Fresh ginger10 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Cooking cream60 g
- Garam masala6 g
- Ground cumin4 g
- Ground turmeric2 g
Method
Wilt the spinach in a large pan with a splash of water for 2 minutes, then let it cool a little and chop it finely.
Heat the olive oil in the same pan and cook the diced onion for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, cumin and turmeric and stir for 1 minute, then add the diced tomato and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
Return the spinach to the pan with 50 ml of water, season with salt and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and the garam masala.
Cut the paneer into cubes, add them to the sauce and warm through for 3 minutes. Serve hot, no rice needed.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 627 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
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