Palak Paneer

Name: Palak Paneer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces (250g) curly spinach leaves; 3 tablespoons (45g) ghee or neutral-flavored oil, like sunflower, divided; 8 ounces (250g) paneer , cut into small rectangles; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chile powder, such as Kashmiri; 1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or same weight; 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

Prep 5m

Cook 15m

Total 20m

This Palak Paneer recipe features tender spinach leaves and lightly fried paneer, flavored with cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, and chile powder. A touch of heavy cream adds richness to this traditional Indian dish. This flavorful vegetarian dish is perfect served with rice or naan bread.

Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer Recipe

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

8 ounces (250g) curly spinach leaves

3 tablespoons (45g) ghee or neutral-flavored oil, like sunflower, divided

8 ounces (250g) paneer , cut into small rectangles

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds

3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon chile powder, such as Kashmiri

1 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or same weight

2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

Nutrition Facts

Calories

335kcal

16%
Fat

25g

1%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

11g

0%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

15g

0%
Cholesterol

61mg

3%
Sodium

398mg

19%

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

Palak Paneer

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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