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Easy Palak Paneer Recipe

Here's a delicious palak paneer recipe that's easy to make at home and healthier than take-out. Fresh paneer is pan-seared to golden perfection, then folded into a creamy spinach gravy. Serve it with rice or naan for a flavorful meal that's ready in just 40 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3 3 tablespoons cooking oil divided
  • 1 1 large onion chopped
  • ¼ ¼ cup minced ginger
  • 6 6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed with the side of your knife
  • 2 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
  • ½ ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 1 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
  • 10 10 ounces spinach
  • ½ ½ cup whipping cream see notes
  • 1 1 lb paneer cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it starts to brown, about 6-7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium heat and add the ginger and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes. If the pan starts to look dry, add a little more oil. Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, mashing them a little as they cook.
  2. Add the garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and salt to the pan and stir for about 1 minute. Add the spinach, working in 2 batches, if needed. Let the first batch wilt a little and then add more.
  3. Once the spinach has wilted, transfer the spinach mixture to your blender, add the cream, and blend on high until mostly smooth.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubes of paneer and cook until they're brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the spinach puree from the blender back into the skillet, mix in the paneer, and gently reheat it.

Notes

  • To make this recipe dairy-free, use cashew cream instead of whipping cream. To make cashew cream, blend ⅓ cup of raw cashews with 1 cup of water in a high-powered blender. You will have more than you need for this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe Calories 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Potassium 543mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 6409IU (128%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 639mg (64%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories 510kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Potassium 543mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 6409IU 128%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 639mg 64%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.