Description
Spinach and Mushroom Curry is a vibrant and creamy dish that combines the earthy flavors of fresh mushrooms with the bright taste of baby spinach. This nourishing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals, taking only 35 minutes to prepare. With just 11 simple ingredients, it’s versatile enough to adapt with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a delightful option for both family dinners and entertaining guests. Serve it alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g baby spinach leaves
- 500g button mushrooms
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 hot green chillies, minced
- 3 tbsp ghee, butter, or oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp kasoori methi
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 65ml double (heavy) cream
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash spinach and dry; clean and slice mushrooms.
- Sauté the mushrooms in heated ghee until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook garlic, ginger, and chillies in the same pan until fragrant.
- Add spinach, kasoori methi, garam masala, and salt; cook until wilted.
- Blend the spinach mixture into a coarse puree using an immersion blender.
- Stir in cream and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add sautéed mushrooms back into the curry and cook for another few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg