High-Protein Palak Paneer
Paneer in a silky spinach gravy, lightened to keep the carbs low and the protein high.
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- 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
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and blitz to a smooth purée with the chili.
- Dice the onion and tomato; grate the ginger and garlic.
- 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.
- Stir in the spinach purée and salt and simmer 4 minutes.
- Fold in the cubed paneer and warm through, 3 minutes.
- 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.