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.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Transfer spinach to ice water to retain bright green color. Drain.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook until they begin to sizzle. Add onion, green chile pepper, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until soft, about 2 minutes more. Cool.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; add spinach. Blend until reaches a thick, smooth paste, thinning with a few teaspoons water if needed.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add coriander, cumin, chile powder, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach paste; cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add ยฝ cup water; cook, 5 minutes more. Season with salt.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add paneer, stir to coat, and cook 5 minutes. Add cream and garam masala; stir and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Garnish servings with pepper flakes.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)

506
Calories
21 g
Protein
24 g
Carbs
39 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
652 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/267698/palak-paneer-curry/
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