Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry) Recipe

Name: Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 green chile peppers, chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground red chiles; 2 tablespoons salt; 8 ounces paneer, cubed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 green chile peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground red chiles
2 tablespoons salt
8 ounces paneer, cubed

1
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.
2
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.
3
Stir paneer into spinach mixture and simmer until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Palak Paneer (Spinach Curry)

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