Is Palak Paneer — Spinach Cheese safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 880mg sodium, 680mg potassium, and 380mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Palak Paneer — Spinach Cheese more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Palak Paneer — Spinach Cheese

Soft paneer cubes in creamy spinach gravy with garam masala.

Prep time 40 min

Servings 4

Calories 380 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

380mg

Phosphorus

380 / 800mg

880mg

Sodium

880 / 2000mg

680mg

Potassium

680 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Spinach K + paneer P = double flagged. Replace spinach with bottle gourd for CKD.

Ingredients

300g paneer
500g spinach, pureed
Onion, tomato, cream
Garam masala

Iconic North Indian Palak Paneer Paneer Spinach Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Blanch spinach, puree.
2
Sauté onion-tomato.
3
Add spinach, simmer.
4
Add paneer + cream.

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