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Palak paneer: healthy green or hidden cream?

Palak paneer: healthy green or hidden cream?

Palak paneer looks green and light, but the cream, butter and paneer inside decide the calories. A creamy dhaba serving runs about 374 kcal, while a lighter home version can drop to roughly 240 kcal without losing the spinach flavour.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Palak paneer looks like the good kid on the thali. It is bright green. It has spinach. So it must be light, right? Well, the green is almost free. The cream, butter and paneer are what really fill the bowl. See where the calories hide and you can still enjoy it.

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