Keto Palak Paneer or Keto Saag paneer is a delicious dish made of spinach leaves, cottage cheese and aromatic spices.
You like restaurant style Palak paneer but cannot have it because you are on a keto diet?! Yes you can! This recipe that I am sharing with you will taste just like restaurant style Palak paneer but is Keto Palak Paneer! The keto saag paneer has a luscious green spinach gravy enriched with heavy cream and studded with cottage cheese pieces!
(Net carbs per serving: 5.1g)
Set a pan on low heat and add 2 tsp. of oil.
Add spinach leaves and place the lid on for a minute or till the leaves wilt slightly.
Give the leaves a quick stir until all the leaves wilt. Do not overcook
Once the leaves have cooled down transfer into a grinder jar along with a handful of coriander leaves and green chillies to taste
Grind the leaves into a smooth paste. You may need to add some water to achieve a smooth paste
Set the paste aside
Set the pan on low heat and add 2 tsp. of oil and ghee
Once the ghee melts, add cumin seeds and 1 tbsp. of finely chopped garlic
Stir fry until the garlic turns slightly golden brown
Add ginger and finely chopped onions
Give it a quick stir until the onion turns translucent
Add a couple of tbsp. of water to stop the garlic from cooking further and add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder
Stir fry the masala for 30 sec and add the spinach paste in
Add salt to taste, garam masala and fenugreek leaves (crushed in between yours palms)
Stir everything and let the gravy simmer for a minute
Add paneer pieces and gently give it a stir
Add fresh lime juice to taste
Turn off the heat and add heavy cream
Mix the heavy cream into the gravy and done!
Servings 3
* No Added Sugars. The sodium content may vary based on the amount of salt added in the recipe. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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