Palak Paneer at SPICE ROOM
Denver's Favorite Vegetarian Curry
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SPICE ROOM's Palak Paneer is fresh spinach purée with house-made paneer cubes, seasoned with cumin, ginger, and house-ground garam masala. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Denver's top-rated vegetarian Indian dish at three locations.
Palak Paneer — Quick Facts
- Dish
- Palak Paneer
- Origin
- North India / Punjab
- Spice level
- Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
- Diet tags
- Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Price
- $16
- Best paired with
- Garlic Naan, Basmati Rice, Raita, Mango Lassi
- Available at
- All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)
About This Dish
Palak Paneer is the vegetarian dish that wins over even dedicated meat-eaters. At SPICE ROOM, our version features silky-smooth spinach gravy studded with golden cubes of fresh, house-made paneer cheese.
We blanch fresh baby spinach to preserve its vibrant green color and nutrients, then blend it into a velvety puree with sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. The secret to our Palak Paneer is a touch of cream and butter that rounds out the earthy spinach flavor without masking it.
Our paneer is made fresh in-house – soft, creamy, and lightly pan-fried until golden on the edges. Combined with the spinach gravy and a tempering of cumin and dried red chilies, each spoonful delivers protein, iron, and incredible flavor. Paired with garlic naan or steamed basmati rice, it's a complete, satisfying meal.
Key Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palak Paneer healthy?
Yes! Palak Paneer is rich in protein from paneer, iron and vitamins from spinach. It's naturally gluten-free and provides a complete vegetarian meal when paired with rice or naan.
What is paneer?
Paneer is a fresh Indian cheese made by curdling milk with lemon juice or vinegar. It's firm, doesn't melt when cooked, and has a mild, milky flavor. We make ours fresh in-house daily.
Can I get Palak Paneer vegan?
We can substitute tofu for paneer and use coconut cream instead of dairy cream. Just let us know when ordering for a delicious vegan version.
Is Palak Paneer spicy?
Our Palak Paneer is mild (2/5). It has warm spices and a subtle green chili kick, but the cream and spinach keep it gentle. Great for those who prefer milder dishes.
Quick Facts
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Available at all 3 Denver locations
Why Choose SPICE ROOM
SPICE ROOM is Denver's only halal, scratch-made Indian restaurant with three locations, a 4.9-star rating from 3,400+ reviews, and catering for up to 500 guests. Every dish is prepared fresh daily with house-ground spices imported from India.
Scratch-Made, Never Pre-Made
Every dish is prepared from scratch using spices hand-ground daily in-house — not from pre-made sauces or mixes.
Halal
All meat is halal from trusted suppliers — one of the only Indian restaurants in Denver with this guarantee.
3 Denver Locations
Highlands, Bluebird District, and Olde Town Arvada — always a SPICE ROOM nearby, each with full bar and dine-in.
4.9★ Across 3,400+ Reviews
The highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Denver metro across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
Catering Up to 500 Guests
Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties — from 20 to 500+ guests metro-wide.
30+ Vegetarian Dishes
Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — plus Indian and Himalayan specialties under one roof.
Learn more about our story · Read 3,400+ reviews · Explore our menu
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