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Palak Paneer

Savory Palak Paneer Recipe for a Cozy Homemade Feast

Discover the comforting flavors of Palak Paneer, a delightful dish that combines spinach and paneer for a healthy, homemade meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups Spinach Palak rich in iron and vitamins
  • 1 cup Paneer cubed
  • 1 tablespoon Oil for sautéing
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 1 large Tomato chopped (about 1 cup)
For Texture and Finish
  • ¼ cup Cashews
  • ½ lime Lime Juice juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cream optional

Equipment

  • pan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant—about 1 minute.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in chopped tomato, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add spinach and cashews, stirring until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Gently stir in cubed paneer, lime juice, and salt. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Plate the palak paneer and top with fresh cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh spinach and avoid overcooking. Add lime zest for extra freshness.

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