High-Protein Palak Paneer

Paneer in a silky spinach gravy, lightened to keep the carbs low and the protein high.

30 min4 servingsIndian
High-Protein Palak Paneer — Indian recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 400 g Paneer
  • 400 g Spinach
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 15 g Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Green chili
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt

Method

  1. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and blitz to a smooth purée with the chili.
  2. Dice the onion and tomato; grate the ginger and garlic.
  3. Fry the cumin seeds, onion, ginger, and garlic in the oil until golden, then add the tomato and garam masala and cook to a paste.
  4. Stir in the spinach purée and salt and simmer 4 minutes.
  5. Fold in the cubed paneer and warm through, 3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

About High-Protein Palak Paneer

High-Protein Palak Paneer is an Indian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 4.

High-Protein Palak Paneer: frequently asked questions

Is High-Protein Palak Paneer gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, High-Protein Palak Paneer has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Is High-Protein Palak Paneer dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Paneer. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

How many servings does High-Protein Palak Paneer make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.