Lighter Palak Paneer
Estimated $7.92 recipe · $3.96 per serving (US / USD)
Silky spinach curry with seared paneer, lightened with yogurt instead of cream.
The recipe
Lighter Palak Paneer
Silky spinach curry with seared paneer, lightened with yogurt instead of cream.
Ingredients
- 200g paneer, cubed
- 300g spinach
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$7.92 for 2 servings · $3.96 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 200g paneer, cubedPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 227 g · Uses 200g | $3.52 |
| 300g spinachPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Uses 300g | $3.30 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 tbsp gingerPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 100 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 6g | $0.15 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp garam masalaPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 3 tbsp Greek yogurtRetail benchmark · $3.28 / 907 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.16 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $7.92 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Sear paneer cubes in a dry non-stick pan until golden on all sides, then set aside.
- Soften onion in oil, add garlic, ginger, cumin and garam masala for 1 min.
- Wilt the spinach in the pan, then blend the mixture to a smooth sauce with a splash of water.
- Return sauce to the pan, stir through yogurt off the heat so it doesn't split.
- Fold in the paneer, warm through and season to taste.
Recipe notes
Stir the yogurt in off the heat to keep the sauce smooth and prevent curdling.
Estimated nutrition per serving
460 kcal · 26g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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