Is Methi Malai Paneer safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 820mg sodium, 480mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Methi Malai Paneer 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.

Avoid

🇮🇳 India · Indian

Methi Malai Paneer

Paneer in fenugreek (methi) cream sauce with cashew base.

Prep time 35 min

Servings 4

Calories 420 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

820mg

Sodium

820 / 2000mg

480mg

Potassium

480 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Paneer + cream + cashew triple P. Skip.

Ingredients

Paneer
Fenugreek leaves
Cream, cashew
Onion

Creamy Fenugreek Methi Paneer Vegetarian

Cooking Steps

1
Sauté methi.
2
Add cream + cashew.
3
Add paneer.

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