Palak Mushroom (Spinach and Mushroom Curry)
Browned mushrooms folded through a velvety spiced spinach sauce, a green curry with deep savoury flavour.
Made with Curry base sauce (onion and tomato) and Saag (spiced spinach) base. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.43 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over a high heat. Fry the mushrooms for 6 minutes until browned and any water has gone. Set aside.
6 min - 2
Add the rest of the oil and the onion and fry over a medium heat for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6 min - 3
Stir in the cumin, coriander and chilli powder and cook for 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour in your ready made saag spinach base (see the base recipe) and your ready made curry base sauce (see the base recipe) and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring, until thick. Return the mushrooms and add the salt.
8 min - 6
Stir in the garam masala and serve with rice or chapatis.
Tips
- Brown the mushrooms in batches for the best flavour. Crowding the pan steams them.
- Do not boil the spinach hard once combined, or it loses its bright colour.
- Add a squeeze of lemon at the end to lift the flavour.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 3 days in the fridge. Freezes for 2 months, though the mushrooms soften. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use frozen spinach instead?
The saag base already contains spinach. If you make this without it, use 300 g defrosted frozen spinach, squeezed dry, and add more curry base.
Is it vegan?
Yes. It is free from gluten, dairy, egg and nuts as written.
Can I add tofu?
Yes. Fry 200 g pressed firm tofu cubes with the mushrooms for a protein boost.
More made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Jhinga Karahi (Prawn Karahi)
GFDFEFCauliflower Bhuna with Peas
DFEFNFPaneer Jalfrezi with Peppers and Chillies
EFNFVSoya Keema Matar (Vegan Mince and Pea Curry)
DFEFNFSee every dish made with curry base sauce (onion and tomato)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.