Palak - Spinach Curry

By: Manjula Jain

Serving : 4 people
Total Time :40 minutes

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4.82 from 22 votes

Palak - Spinach Curry

This is a simple spinach curry, cooked with milk and has a delicious unique taste. This was my father’s favorite dish in winter time. A creamy savory dish with mild spices. Serve with
, Makki ki Roti or
Naan

Palak (Spinach Curry) Recipe

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spinach washed and remove the stems this should be about 8 cups of packed spinach
  • 1 Tbsp ghee clarified butter
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds mathi seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric haldi
  • 1 Tbsp chopped ginger adrak
  • 2 Tbsp green chili chopped, I prefer serrano chili
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp besan gram flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato in small pieces
  • 4 cups whole milk

For Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp ghee clarified butter
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds jeera
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the besan with half cup of milk to make a lump free batter and set aside.
  • Blend the spinach, ginger and green chilies using about 1/2 cup of milk. Spinach should not be pasty. I prefer to use food processor.
  • Heat the ghee in a saucepan over medium high moderately. Add fenugreek seeds, and turmeric. Stir for a few seconds.
  • Add the spinach, and milk and turn the heat to medium. Bring spinach to boil. Lower the heat to medium low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stir occasionally, scraping the sides.
  • Add besan batter, and salt, and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stir occasionally, scraping the sides.
  • Spinach curry should be thick batter consistency. Add chopped tomatoes cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Seasoning

  • In a small sauce pan heat the ghee over medium heat. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seeds crack right away, the oil is ready. Add cumin seeds and turn off the heat and add red chili powder and about 2 tablespoons of water this will prevent spices to burn.
  • Pour the seasoning over spinach curry.

Notes

Spinach curry is ready to serve. Serve hot with Naan, Roti, Paratha.
Palak (Spinach Curry) Recipe

Palak - Spinach Curry

This is a simple spinach curry, cooked with milk and has a delicious unique taste. This was my father’s favorite dish in winter time. A creamy savory dish with mild spices. Serve with
, Makki ki Roti or
Naan
4.82 from 22 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spinach washed and remove the stems this should be about 8 cups of packed spinach
  • 1 Tbsp ghee clarified butter
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds mathi seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric haldi
  • 1 Tbsp chopped ginger adrak
  • 2 Tbsp green chili chopped, I prefer serrano chili
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp besan gram flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato in small pieces
  • 4 cups whole milk

For Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp ghee clarified butter
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds jeera
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the besan with half cup of milk to make a lump free batter and set aside.
  • Blend the spinach, ginger and green chilies using about 1/2 cup of milk. Spinach should not be pasty. I prefer to use food processor.
  • Heat the ghee in a saucepan over medium high moderately. Add fenugreek seeds, and turmeric. Stir for a few seconds.
  • Add the spinach, and milk and turn the heat to medium. Bring spinach to boil. Lower the heat to medium low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stir occasionally, scraping the sides.
  • Add besan batter, and salt, and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stir occasionally, scraping the sides.
  • Spinach curry should be thick batter consistency. Add chopped tomatoes cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Seasoning

  • In a small sauce pan heat the ghee over medium heat. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seeds crack right away, the oil is ready. Add cumin seeds and turn off the heat and add red chili powder and about 2 tablespoons of water this will prevent spices to burn.
  • Pour the seasoning over spinach curry.

Notes

Spinach curry is ready to serve. Serve hot with Naan, Roti, Paratha.
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    Kiran
    July 27, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Manjula, I have made this palak countless times, but today I substituted rai for methi and maida for besan, and recipe turned out delicious as always. Thank you!

    Paula Wing
    February 16, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    Really nice recipe! I substituted 3 cups almond milk, and one cup almond yogurt for the milk to made as a vegan dish – It is so satisfyingly creamy! Thank you Manjula for the recipes, and your cooking advice!

      Manjula Jain
      February 21, 2021 at 12:22 am

      I will make this for my son who is vegan, thank you

    Jane Mathias
    January 13, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Excellent recipe Manjula aunty.. It was an instant hit at home.. I made some minor tweaks – Added paneer, garam masala and kasoori methi towards the end and added garlic in the tadka. This made the most delicious saag paneer I have ever had and tasted the same as the ones you get in a restaurant..

    I have always been a fan of your simple yet delicious cooking. Keep up the great work..

    Suhana
    March 4, 2020 at 7:59 am

    Manjula, second time I am making this recipe and it’s delicious. I used one 16-oz package frozen chopped spinach and came out perfect! My fiance was so impressed. Thank you!

    Plain Palak Recipe
    January 2, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Your recipe is awesome I try at home yum. thanks for sharing.

    Chitra
    December 18, 2019 at 11:25 am

    Manjulaji,

    You are the original Indian food youtuber–God sent for us vegetarians in the US. This recipe uses a bit more milk than I like–can we just use 1/2 cup and use with water instead?

      Manjula Jain
      December 19, 2019 at 1:41 am

      Chitra, Thank you, yes you can use as much milk you like

    Sunetra Giridhar
    November 2, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    5 stars
    Dear Manjula,

    The spinach recipe is great. My daughter does not like tomatoes so skipped that step. But the curry still tasted good.

      Manjula Jain
      November 3, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      Sunetra, Thanks, it is always good to make changes to your liking.

    Dipshikha
    June 26, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    5 stars
    Radheshyam……

    This recipe is New for me….today I will try n offer my radhagovindji….may be my radhagovindji like it’s very much….thanks manjulaji

    Kiran
    April 26, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Manjula, this recipe was outstanding. Do you think it will work if I make it again with 12 oz. of roasted, mashed eggplant?

      Manjula Jain
      April 28, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      Kiran, you should try, it should work, more fun trying different combinations.

    Romi
    October 29, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Dear Manjula when I did a close up, I saw the amount of palak you had. That’s the amount of palak I had in 6 oz. it was 4 cups. My 12 oz was much more than yours. Ty so much
    Also ,your milk seems more than 4 cups

      Manjula Jain
      October 29, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Romi I measure every ingredient before I show

        Romi
        October 29, 2018 at 9:53 pm

        Ty for your prompt reply. It’s just that I’m your ardent follower.so please pardon my frequent questions

          Manjula Jain
          November 3, 2018 at 12:43 am

          Romi, I like the questions and try to reply

    Manjula Jain
    October 15, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    Irene, Thank you

    Irene
    October 15, 2018 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    Manjula–your videos have opened the world of Indian food up to me. Thank you for making this vast tradition accessible.

    Maya Mallya
    September 25, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    I added fried garlic into tadka and it tasted the best palak curry I’ve ever eaten! Thank u Manjula!

      Manjula Jain
      September 26, 2018 at 12:40 am

      Maya, Thank you, made me happy

    Jyoti
    May 9, 2018 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe and it tastes divine. Simply loved it. Thank you.

      Manjula Jain
      May 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Jyoti, Thanks, Makes me happy

    sandhya sharma
    April 13, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    Very different recipe of spinach, looks yummy. I never thought milk can be used in spinach recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Janhavi
    February 24, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    It’s easy and Really nice recipe to try when you are confused with what to make with palak and bored with eating palak paneer. Nice..!! Thank you.

      Manjula Jain
      February 25, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Janhavi, changes are always good.

    Sai
    February 1, 2018 at 2:03 am

    well i sort of twisted the recipe… with Spinach i added two green bell peppers as well. this tasted even better.

      Manjula Jain
      February 5, 2018 at 9:46 pm

      Sai, good suggestion, that is fun part of cooking, making the changes and sharing.

    Kriti agarwal
    January 17, 2018 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe and it’s so quick and easy to make, turned out very very tasty.
    Thanks for such an amazing recipe. Would love to make this again and again 🙂

    Kriti agarwal
    January 17, 2018 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe. It’s such a simple one and tasted just awesome!!!
    Many thanks for such an amazing recipe!

    Ashok Sharma
    December 27, 2017 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    Hi Manjula ji, I cook sometimes just for fun. Used your recipe and the dish was savoury. Even children liked it who usually balk if you even mention palak 😀 .
    Thank You, Ashok

      Manjula Jain
      December 30, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Ashok, Thank you it is always good to hear that.

    Smruti
    November 29, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    I tried it, it’s awesome, my daughter loved it, thanku madam, I am not so good with cooking,now I can say I can make good Palau receive, haha

    Nikky
    October 22, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    I tried your recipe and it came good…my husband too liked it…thank you for such a tasty recipe

      Manjula Jain
      October 24, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Nikky, thank you, makes me feel good to hear that

    Rebecca
    October 2, 2017 at 8:32 pm

    I don’t have besan flour. Is there a substitute? I’m trying Indian coming in Mexico with limited Indian food and spice resources.

      Manjula Jain
      October 5, 2017 at 11:06 am

      Rebecca, corn flour or whole wheat flour will work

    Supriya
    August 5, 2017 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    I have been looking for a spinach curry recipe that doesn’t have onions and yet tastes divine. Think I found it!! Thank you. We loved this one.

      Manjula Jain
      August 10, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      Supriya, Thank you

    Jessica
    July 13, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Manjula aunty, won’t the ginger curdle the milk?

      Manjula Jain
      July 19, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      Jessica, not really

    Aparna
    July 5, 2017 at 3:40 am

    Mam whr you used tomatoes in this recipe ?

    Nia
    June 3, 2017 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe! Can this be made vegan by substituting milk with coconut milk?

      Manjula Jain
      June 3, 2017 at 9:58 pm

      Nia sounds good but use half the quantity of coconut milk as it is more creamy.

      Shalu
      April 8, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      hi Nia,
      Did you try it with coconut milk ?? how was it?

    Mala
    June 2, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Hi Manjula ji I don’t understand, in your recipe you say 4 cups milk but mention 1/2 cup in blending spinach and 1/2 cup in mizing with Besan what and where is use for the other 3 cups? I like the recipe and would try this but can you please explain and clarify. Thank you. Love your recipes and have tried several with great results.

      Manjula Jain
      June 3, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Mala, check it again I do use 4 cups of milk.

    thebankinfo
    May 5, 2017 at 1:03 am

    I made this recipe today. It’s very tasty n everyone liked it. Thank you mam….

      Manjula Jain
      May 5, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      thebankinfo, thank you, made me happy

    Afzaal Aslam
    April 8, 2017 at 2:58 am

    Hi Manjula ji, your page was recommended by one of my friend. I have tried many of receipes and I must say results have been truly amazing. Above all your recipes are so simple.

      Manjula Jain
      April 10, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      Afzaal, Thank you and also I will like thank your friend.

    Smitha
    April 4, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Thank you very much, Manjulaji. I usually make palak paneer ot aloo palak. This definitely is a colorful, flavorful dish.

    krithika balu
    March 26, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Seems extremely simple a recipe.. but i can feel my mouth savoring it. will definitely try this. can you suggest any veggies for me to add in this?

      Manjula Jain
      March 29, 2017 at 7:57 am

      Krithika, you can add potatoes

    Richard
    March 10, 2017 at 7:29 am

    You use green chilies a lot in your cooking. What type of chili are you using?

    Thank you

      Manjula Jain
      March 10, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Richard, I use serrano chilies

        Richard
        March 12, 2017 at 11:52 am

        Thank you, I enjoy your web-site very much.

          Manjula Jain
          March 15, 2017 at 5:54 pm

          Richard, Thank you, it is always good to hear that

    Reema
    February 14, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    Hello Manjula Ji,
    Can I first boil the spinach, then blend it and add milk, as I don´t have big blender? Will it taste same?
    Thanks

      Manjula Jain
      February 14, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      Reema, That will work

        Reema
        February 16, 2017 at 8:10 am

        Thanks

    Jolanda
    February 13, 2017 at 3:40 am

    5 stars
    Thans you so much for this video, I will certainly try your recipes!

    With kind regards,
    Jolanda

    Rakhi poonia
    February 12, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Dear manjula ji,
    I will definitely try this recepie. It looks delicious.
    Rakhi poonia

      Manjula Jain
      February 13, 2017 at 12:48 am

      Rakhi, Thank you, let me know when you try how it turn out.

    Geetha
    February 10, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    Looks very good. I love your recipes. Whenever I watch your recipes through facebook or email , the video is played from your website. How do I like the videos? Please create a link in your site to like the videos.
    Thank you for sharing your innovative recipes.

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