Spinach is one of those ingredients that always finds its way into my kitchen. It’s nutritious, cooks quickly, and works beautifully in so many Indian dishes. There are recipes from comforting dals and creamy curries to flavorful stir-fries and hearty one-pot meals.
In this collection of 15 Indian Spinach Recipes, you’ll find plenty of delicious ways to enjoy this versatile leafy green. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, a wholesome side dish, or a cozy comfort meal, there’s something here for everyone! 🌿✨
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is one of the most popular dishes from North India. It is made with spinach and firm Indian cottage cheese, cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices. It is amazing served with roti or naan.
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Spinach Rice
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with spinach and spices makes this Spinach Rice flavorful and nutritious!
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Saag Aloo
Saag Aloo is a popular delicious North Indian Curry. It is made with spinach and potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices. This is a simplified one-pot version that takes just 30 minutes to prepare.
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Aloo Palak
Aloo Palak is a delicious and nutritious Indian potato & spinach stir fry. This Punjabi Aloo Palak recipe can be made in just 25 minutes and is perfect for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner!
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Spinach Dal
Spinach Dal, popularly called Dal Palak in India. This is a comforting lentil soup with spinach for extra nutrition. It is so easy to make it in the pressure cooker. Enjoy it with basmati rice or as a soup.
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Saag Paneer
Saag Paneer is the authentic North Indian favorite. It is made with cooking mustard leaves and spinach with spices and cottage cheese, which makes it a delicious and nutritious dish. Make it in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy one-pot recipe.
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Chana Saag
This Spinach Chickpea Curry, also known as Chana Saag, is a vegan and gluten-free curry. This easy one-pot curry is made with chickpeas and spinach in a sauce of onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices. Serve it with rice, quinoa, or naan for a perfect weeknight dinner!
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Chicken Saag
Instant Pot Chicken Saag (Chicken & Spinach Curry) is a delicious dish from north India. Chicken is cooked in a creamy spinach sauce spiced with aromatic Indian spices, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal.
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Palak Tofu
Lightly fried tofu in a creamy spinach sauce cooked in an onion and tomato sauce with aromatic spices. This is a dairy-free and gluten-free recipe. You can try this curry with sweet corn instead of tofu, a great variation to this recipe.
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Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Curry is a creamy vegan curry filled with the goodness of squash, coconut milk, and spinach. This cozy and comforting curry is perfect for Fall dinners!
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Black-eyed Peas Spinach Rice
One-pot Black-Eyed Peas and Spinach Rice is a healthy and wholesome dish, perfect for weeknight meals. This vegan and gluten-free dish is easy to make.
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Lentil Soup
This hearty Lentil Soup is easy to make, flavorful, and nutritious. It is packed with nourishing veggies and tender brown lentils.
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Palak Paratha
Whole wheat palak paratha (or spinach paratha) is a healthy and delicious unleavened Indian flatbread that is perfect for any time of the day. Serve these spinach rotis as a side dish with any curry or raita and pickles for breakfast or snacks!
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Palak Puri
Whole wheat puris with the goodness of spinach! This deep-fried spinach puri pairs well with any Indian curry, such as Aloo Rasedar or Chana Masala.
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Spinach Pakora
Palak Pakora is a popular Indian snack made with spinach leaves dipped in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried. These crispy and flavorful fritters are perfect for enjoying with tea as an evening snack, especially on a rainy day.
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