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Spinach Curry

Delicious Spinach Curry with Homemade Paneer Recipe to Try

This flavorful Spinach Curry with paneer combines rich spices and creamy texture, making it a must-try dish.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Paneer and Ghee
  • 1 batch homemade Paneer Indian fresh cheese
  • 60 g ghee or unsalted butter
Vegetables and Spices
  • 1.5 onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds whole
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.75 tsp salt kosher/cooking salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger finely grated
  • 2 tomatoes peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 piece green chilli finely sliced (cayenne)
Spinach and Cream
  • 700 g fresh spinach leaves thoroughly washed and roughly chopped
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.33 cup cream pure, heavy or thickened
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Stick blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until onion is softened but not golden.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add tomato and chilli; cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Add about 1/3 of the spinach and stir until wilted. Continue adding spinach along with the water, cooking until all spinach is wilted.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes still on medium heat.
  6. Add cream and lemon juice; cook, stirring gently, for 3 minutes.
  7. Remove half the spinach into a tall container and blend to a puree using a stick blender. Pour pureed spinach back into the pot and stir to combine.
  8. Gently stir in golden pan-fried paneer and mix through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 16gFat: 39gSodium: 647mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20g

Notes

Feel free to swap out paneer for tofu or chickpeas for a vegan twist. Spice it up with extra chilies or seasonal vegetables and add yogurt for a tangy twist.

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