How to Make Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Palak Paneer, also known as Spinach Curry, is a popular Indian dish that features a creamy, flavorful spinach sauce with chunks of soft paneer cheese. This vegetarian dish is prized for its vibrant green color and rich, aromatic flavors. It's a staple in many Indian households and is often enjoyed with rice or naan bread.

This dish is not only delicious, but it's also incredibly nutritious. Spinach is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a great addition to ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 2 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground red chiles
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 8 ounces paneer, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir spinach in hot oil until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer spinach to a blender or food processor; puree until spinach becomes a coarse paste.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook cumin in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, green chile peppers, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cover saucepan. Simmer for 1 minute and add blended spinach paste, water, ground coriander, red chile powder, and salt. Continue to cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir paneer into spinach mixture and simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 7499mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 145mg
    • Calcium: 190mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 963mg