Authentic Indian Palak Paneer

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Creamy spinach curry with cubes of paneer, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato-garlic base. This Indian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs paneer, spinach, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, cubed paneer
• 2 cups, chopped spinach
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced tomato
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup cream
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté garlic, ginger, and onions until golden, 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala. Cook until tomatoes break down, 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add paneer, cream, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Serve with rice or naan.