Creamy Palak Spinach Recipes

SPICED CREAMY SPINACH (PALAK PANEER WITHOUT THE PANEER)

Steps:

• Follow the instructions on the packet of frozen spinach by heating it up in the microwave or cook down fresh spinach in a saucepan just by itself
• Strain spinach water from the cooked down spinach
• Over medium high heat, saute garlic, ginger, chilies and onions in ghee until aromatic
• Lower heat to medium and mix in cumin, coriander, garam masala and yogurt
• Add cooked spinach and simmer for 5 minutes
• Add tomato sauce and mix thoroughly
• Remove from heat and transfer to a blender
• Blend the spinach mixture into a puree
• Dish and serve hot

CREAMY SPINACH (MALAI PALAK)

Steps:

• Heat the clarified butter in a heavy-based pan. Add the whole dry red chillies and fry until they darken.
• Add the ginger and fry till it is light brown. Add the green chillies and fry briefly.
• Add the chopped spinach, sugar, salt and mix well on high heat.
• Cook uncovered on medium-high heat stirring frequently for about 20 minutes or until the spinach is cooked and dry.
• Mix in the cream.
• Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve with jasmine rice, roti or chapati bread.

CREAMY PALAK (SPINACH)

Steps:

• Cook the first 7 ingredients in one cup water for about 10 minutes.
• When little cold, puree in a blender, adding more water as needed.
• Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Saute the garlic and the spices.
• Add cream cheese and spinach.
• Cook for 10-15 mins.
• to desired consistency.
• Note: Add firm tofu pieces if desired.