Easy Palak Paneer
This palak paneer combines spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ginger with coriander, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes for a warmly spiced, gently fiery flavor. Cubes of paneer add a mild, milky contrast to the richly seasoned spinach mixture, making it a satisfying vegetarian dish for a weeknight dinner or an Indian-inspired shared meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Palak Paneer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into the onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- 6
Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer in the hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the puréed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 350.73 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 22.8 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 22.37 g 8%
- Total Fat 21.41 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 11.42 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 53.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 273.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.78 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 9.15 g --
- Added Sugars 1.67 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 491.86 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 4.33 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 789.76 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 517.39 mcg Good Source 57%
- Vitamin C 23.68 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Palak Paneer is an Indian side dish recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 350.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Palak Paneer?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Palak Paneer made of?
- The main ingredients are Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Palak Paneer?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 350.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Palak Paneer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Easy Palak Paneer healthy?
- Easy Palak Paneer has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 350.73 calories and 22.8 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 273.23 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.42 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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