Palak Paneer (Paneer in Spinach Sauce)

Name: Palak Paneer (Paneer in Spinach Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 24 ounces paneer cheese (or try our homemade Paneer, crispy tofu, or cooked cubes of chicken breast); 3 tablespoons ghee or olive oil; 1 white or yellow onion, diced; 2 tablespoons ginger, roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; ½ -1 jalapeno (or use 1-2 serrano chillies,) roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin (ground or toasted whole seeds); 2 teaspoons coriander (ground or toasted whole seeds); 2 teaspoons garam masala, more to taste; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (optional, but good); 10-12 ounces frozen spinach (1 ½ lbs fresh BABY spinach, see notes); 1 cup water or broth; ¾ cup plain yogurt or vegan coconut yogurt; ½ cup cashews, raw if possible; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon sugar or alternative; squeeze lemon (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Palak Paneer can be made in 30 minutes! Crispy paneer (cheese cubes) are bathed in creamy spinach sauce infused with Indian spices. An easy, authentic Indian recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners. Vegetarian, low carb.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:26:10 GMT