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Satvik Palak Paneer (No Onion, No Garlic)
A yogic take on a beloved classic — creamy spinach and paneer, cooked the sattvic way.
Palak paneer — soft paneer cheese in a creamy spinach gravy — is an Indian favourite, and this satvik version is made without onion or garlic in the yogic style. Rich in iron and protein and gently spiced, it's a wholesome, comforting meal. Follow the video for the recipe.
Palak (spinach) is rich in iron and greens, and paneer adds protein, making this a nourishing vegetarian main. Cooking it the sattvic way — without onion or garlic, and with gentle spices — keeps it calming and easy on digestion while losing none of its comfort.
Serve it with rice or a millet roti for a balanced, satisfying meal. It's proof that sattvic eating is about wholesome, delicious food, not restriction.
Frequently asked questions
- Can palak paneer be made without onion and garlic?
- Yes — this satvik version uses gentle spices, ginger and tomato for flavour instead, keeping it fully sattvic while staying rich and comforting.
- Is palak paneer healthy?
- It's a nourishing vegetarian dish — spinach provides iron and greens, paneer adds protein. Made the sattvic way with gentle spices, it's wholesome and balanced.
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