Palak Paneer Power Bowl

Vibrant spinach purée with whole spices and ginger-garlic simmered until thick, folded with golden cubes of paneer and finished with a kasuri methi flourish. Balanced at 18g protein, 14g carbs, and 22g fat for 320 calories, it's a nutrient-dense maintenance bowl delivering iron, calcium, and complete protein.

Ingredients

• 300g fresh spinach, blanched and pureed
• 150g paneer, cubed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp low-fat cream
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek)
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Blanch spinach in boiling water 1 minute; cool and blend smooth.
2. Lightly pan-fry paneer cubes until golden; set aside.
3. Heat oil; add cumin, then onion; sauté until golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
5. Add spinach purée, salt, and garam masala; simmer 5 minutes.
6. Fold in paneer and cream; cook 3 minutes.
7. Crush kasuri methi between palms and stir through before serving.