Lasooni Palak

Experience the vibrant taste of Lasuni Palak (Spinach Garlic Curry), a classic Indian dish made with spinach, garlic, and aromatic spices.

📝 Ingredients

• For Spinach Puree
• 400 grams Spinach/Palak
• Water for boiling and an ice bath, as needed
• Ice cubes as needed
• For Roasted Cashews (optional)
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 teaspoon ghee
• For Lasooni Palak
• 3-4 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 2 small-sized green chilies, chopped
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
• 2 small-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons Besan (gram flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon Haldi (turmeric) powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon regular red chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons cream/yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoons cream for serving
• For Tempering (Tadka):
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For making Lasooni Palak ---
2. 2Boil water in a pot, add spinach, and blanch for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer spinach to an ice bath. Once cooled, blend the spinach into a smooth puree. Set aside.
3. 3NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
4. 4--- Prepare Veggies ---
5. 5Chop onions and garlic cloves. Then slice garlic cloves for tempering. Next, chop the green chilies. Also, chop the tomatoes and keep them aside.
6. 6NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
7. 7--- Roast Cashews ---
8. 8In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee and roast cashews until they are golden brown. Set aside.
9. 9NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
10. 10--- How to Make Lasooni Palak ---
11. 11In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Next, add minced ginger and sauté until ginger-garlic turns golden brown. Add green chilies and mix. Sauté for a few seconds and add chopped onions. Mix well and cook until they become translucent.
12. 12Stir in Besan and roast on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until besan is fragrant. Once besan starts oozing with oil, add the bay leaf, chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 1 minute, then add water and mix well. Keep stirring and cooking for 2 minutes. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix and cook for 2 more minutes or until spices are cooked, and tomatoes are softened. Pour in the prepared spinach puree along with 1 1/2 cups of water or as needed. Mix well and let it come to a boil.
13. 13Now, add roasted cashews, and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. Cover the pan and simmer for 7-8 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Then add garam masala powder and cream and stir well. Cook for 1 more minute and then remove it from heat.
14. 14NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
15. 15--- Prepare Tempering (Tadka) ---
16. 16In a separate pan, heat ghee. Once hot, add cumin seeds and sliced garlic. Sauté for a few seconds then add dried red chilies. Stir well and sauté until garlic is golden brown.
17. 17Transfer hot Lasooni Palak to a serving dish. Pour the tempering over the spinach curry. Garnish with cream. Lasooni Kaju Palak is ready to be served! Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
18. 18NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.
19. 19--- ENJOY THIS RECIPE ---
20. 20ENJOY THIS RECIPE.