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Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger

Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger is a keto dinner with 8.8 g net carbs, 23 g protein and 40 g fat per serving (487 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 35 minutes in total.

Velvety spiced spinach with cubes of paneer fried golden in ghee, finished with cream and a sizzle of cumin. Northern Indian comfort food.

8.8 g estimated net carbs per serving35 min total4 servings
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Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger, a Ketogeni keto dinner

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 20 min · Total time: 35 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per servingAmount
Net carbohydrates8.8 g
Protein23 g
Fat40 g
Energy487 kcal
Vitamin D0.6 µg
Calcium620 mg
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)0 g

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

  1. 400 g paneer, in cubes
  2. 500 g organic spinach
  3. 1 piece small organic onion, chopped
  4. 3 piece organic garlic cloves
  5. 1 tbsp organic fresh ginger
  6. 1 piece green chilli
  7. 1 tsp cumin seeds
  8. 1 tsp garam masala
  9. 40 g organic ghee
  10. 100 ml organic double cream

Step-by-step method

  1. Blanch the spinach 1 minute, cool in cold water, squeeze and blend to a purée.
  2. Fry the paneer in half the ghee until golden; lift out.
  3. Fry cumin seeds in the rest of the ghee, then onion for 6 minutes, then garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute.
  4. Add the spinach, garam masala, cream and salt; simmer 5 minutes, then fold in the paneer.

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Storage

Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger?

One serving has 8.8 g net carbohydrates, 23 g protein and 40 g fat (487 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger ahead, store or freeze it?

Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Which allergens are in Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger?

It contains milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger vegetarian?

Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.

Can I vary Palak Paneer with Golden Paneer & Ginger?

Yes. Use halloumi. Add a squeeze of lemon at the end.

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