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

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Cook Time

15m

Total Time

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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Servings: 4

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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

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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.

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