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

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

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.