Description
A creamy and comforting North Indian spinach curry made with fresh spinach puree, warm spices, and tender paneer cubes simmered to perfection. This vibrant green dish is rich, flavorful, and perfect for serving with rice or warm flatbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams fresh spinach, washed thoroughly
- 250 grams paneer, cut into medium cubes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, whole
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, roughly chopped
- 1 whole green chili
- 60 milliliters heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove and cool slightly, then blend with garlic, ginger, and green chili into a smooth puree.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly golden. Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the mixture thickens and oil begins to separate slightly.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour in the spinach puree and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in plain yogurt and heavy cream. Add paneer cubes and cook for another 5 minutes. Finish with garam masala.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add a small swirl of cream on top if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with basmati rice or warm flatbread.
Notes
- Do not overcook the spinach to maintain its vibrant green color.
- Add paneer near the end to prevent it from becoming rubbery.
- Simmer gently to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Palak Paneer, spinach curry, paneer recipe, Indian vegetarian curry, creamy spinach paneer