Jamie Oliver's speedy spinach curry is tasty and warming - takes just 15 minutes to make

You don't have to go to your local Indian restaurant or takeaway to enjoy a delicious, flavoursome curry.

Palak Paneer at grey concrete background

Jamie Oliver's speedy spinach curry is tasty and warming - takes just 15 minutes to make (Image: Getty)

speedy spinach curry with toasted cashew nuts and creamy paneer is the perfect midweek dinner.

Suitable for budding chefs of all abilities, Jamie said this is "not too tricky".

Ready on the table in just 16 minutes, making this dish won't have you holed up in the kitchen for hours on end.

It serves two people but quantities can be amended depending on party size.

Not only is Jamie's recipe delicious, it's healthy too. The nutrient-rich spinach dish will take up just 363 calories out of your daily intake.

Baby spinach cooked in the pan

Spinach may support heart health and weight management (Image: Getty)

Ingredients

  • 20g unsalted cashew nuts
  • One onion
  • Two teaspoons rogan josh curry paste
  • 100g paneer cheese
  • 200g baby spinach

Method

1. Put a large non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat and toast the cashew nuts as it heats up. Make sure you shake the pan at frequent intervals until they are a little golden.
2. Pour the cashews into a pestle and mortar, then put the pan back on the heat.
3. Peel and thinly slice the onion and add to the hot pan with one tablespoon of olive oil and the curry paste.
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4. Cook for eight minutes, stirring throughout, then add one tablespoon of red wine vinegar. Let this cook away for 30 seconds. Dice the paneer and chuck it in, then add the spinach.
5. Stir until the spinach has wilted and the liquid evaporates. Taste and season with sea salt and black pepper.
6. Crush the cashew nuts and add to the top. Serve with rice and naan or pitta bread. Alternatively, serve with a side salad.

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