Palak Paneer Curry

Palak Paneer Curry

This palak paneer recipe is an Indian-style curry with soft cheese cubes simmered in a mildly spiced spinach sauce. It's easy to make and delicious.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
506 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to keep bright green.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they begin to sizzle. Add onion, chile, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3
Transfer tomato mixture to a blender, add spinach, and blend to a thick, smooth paste. Thin with a few teaspoons water if needed.
Step 4
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, chile powder, and turmeric. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach paste and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook, 5 minutes more. Season with salt.
Step 5
Add paneer and stir to coat. Cook 5 minutes more. Add garam masala and cream. Stir, cooking over low heat for 2 minutes. Serve garnished with chile flakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 8 ounces paneer, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 5 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger, minced
  • 4 teaspoons heavy cream
  • 1 pinch red chile flakes
  • 0.5 cup water, or as needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chile powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder

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