Palak Paneer
Spinach and Indian Cheese Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request very minimal onion and tomato, no added sugar, and a generous amount of cream/ghee. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A vibrant green, rich curry made from pureed spinach and tender cubes of paneer, typically spiced with ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
Key ingredients
Spinach, paneer, garlic, ginger, green chilies, onions (small amount), tomatoes (small amount), fresh cream, ghee/butter, garam masala, cumin powder, salt.
How to make it keto
Request very minimal onion and tomato, no added sugar, and a generous amount of cream/ghee. Confirm no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
पालक पनीर में प्याज़-टमाटर बहुत कम, चीनी बिल्कुल नहीं. क्रीम/घी ज़्यादा डालिए. मैदा या कॉर्नस्टार्च गाढ़ा करने के लिए इस्तेमाल तो नहीं करेंगे?
Palak Paneer, very minimal onion and tomato, no added sugar. Generous cream/ghee. Confirm no flour/cornstarch as thickener.
Watch out for
Onions and tomatoes (can be significant in restaurant portions), potential cornflour/flour as a thickener (rare but possible), hidden sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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