A light, protein-packed Indian classic of paneer cubes in a creamy spiced spinach gravy, made with little oil.
Written by
Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
Updated:
Indian Palak Paneer – Paneer in Creamy Spinach Gravy contains 320 calories per serving: 18 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat. It takes 40 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Palak Paneer is an iron- and protein-rich dish that brings together fresh spinach and Indian cheese. By reducing the cream and cooking with little oil, it offers a nourishing yet low-calorie option.
Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and blend into a puree.
Lightly sauté the paneer cubes in a little oil until golden and set aside.
In the same pan, heat the olive oil; sauté the onion until softened.
Add the garlic, ginger and chili; once fragrant, add the tomato and cumin.
Stir in the spinach puree and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
Add the garam masala and yogurt, stir gently, then add the paneer cubes.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes, adjust the salt and serve hot with rice or bread.
FeaturedMediumA lightened-up version of Korea's iconic bibimbap: brown rice, colorful vegetables, lean beef and one egg for a balanced, protein-packed bowl.
MediumWest Africa's best-known rice dish cooks in a tomato and red pepper sauce. This version uses brown rice and delivers 7 g of fibre per serving.
MediumIran's best-loved soup brings together three pulses, a mountain of herbs and noodles. 16 g of protein and 12 g of fibre per serving.
Get started
Download it, create your account, photograph your first plate. Setup takes under a minute. Start with the free version; the yearly Premium plan includes a 3-day free trial for eligible new users.
FitZen Premium: weekly or yearly plan. Prices vary by country — see the current price in the App Store or Google Play.
