Palak Paneer Curry

Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Palak Paneer, a North Indian classic that combines fresh spinach (palak) with soft, golden paneer cubes in a fragrant, spiced curry. Made effortlessly using Usha's Kitchen Curry Starter, this dish is packed with nutrients, vibrant color, and restaurant-style flavor all in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Method: Stir Fried

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Sides

Difficulty: Beginner

Best Season: Fall, Winter

Description

This dish is perfect for vegetarians and curry lovers. Palak Paneer is a delicious way to add greens to your meals while enjoying the warmth of authentic Indian spices.

Ingredients

8 ounces curry starter
2 tablespoons tikka masala powder
1 tablespoon keema masala powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 14 oz. can, diced tomatoes
8 oz water
1/4 cup heavy cream
10 to 10 16 ounces fresh chopped spinach
16 ounces diced paneer (pan seared or uncooked)

Instructions

1
Add 8 ounces curry starter to a sauté pan and add tikka masala, keema masala and garam masala powders. Stir until fragrant.
2
Add one can 14 oz diced tomatoes and simmer until the oil separates
3
Add one cup water and simmer until the oil separates
4
Turn off the heat and cool slightly
5
Pulse blend some or all of the curry in a blender.
6
Add 1/4 cup heavy cream (tempering the heavy cream if needed) and pulse one to two times to combine.
7
Return curry to the saucepan and simmer low. Add 10 to 16 ounces of fresh chopped spinach and 16 ounces of. paneer (cooked or uncooked.) . Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice, with non-bread or with my favorite paratha bread
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Palak Paneer

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1564.95kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 76.56g118%
Saturated Fat 26.04g131%
Trans Fat 0.73g
Cholesterol 144.34mg49%
Sodium 2267.59mg95%
Potassium 5728.7mg164%
Total Carbohydrate 181.98g61%
Dietary Fiber 138.73g555%
Sugars 31.41g
Protein 96.92g194%

Vitamin A 1828.98 IU
Vitamin C 139.41 mg
Calcium 2156.4 mg
Iron 55.04 mg
Vitamin D 1.4 IU
Vitamin E 66.15 IU
Vitamin K 1607.84 mcg
Thiamin 3.05 mg
Riboflavin 2.07 mg
Niacin 13.32 mg
Vitamin B6 1.5 mg
Folate 772.71 mcg
Vitamin B12 2.04 mcg
Phosphorus 1816.93 mg
Magnesium 911.56 mg
Zinc 14.81 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Palak Paneer Recipe, Spinach Curry, Paneer Dish, Easy Indian Recipes, Usha's Kitchen, Homemade Curry, Indian Comfort Food, Indian Vegetarian Curry

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