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Qorma–e-Sabzi, Spinach Stew is an Afghan preparation which can be combined with meat or just plain as a vegetarian dish.
Qorma–e-Sabzi, Spinach Stew
Given a choice, I will like to use mushrooms or soya chunks to replace the meat portion in Qorma–e-Sabzi but I have used some marinated paneer today that was leftover from some other recipe.
It is Monday and I have joined a new group called the FoodieMondayBloghop and this week we are doing the #172InternationalFeast we are blogging using the first alphabet of our names. Thanks to Mayuri for suggesting the theme and I will love to revisit this theme sometime later yet again.
Me being Archana, I have plenty of choices to confuse me as to what I wanted to do. There are quite a few for me to try but we had a medical emergency and hence I am choosing one of the easiest countries Afghanistan.
Qorma–e-Sabzi, Spinach Stew
It was just by chance that I stumbled on this delicious recipe here.
In the past, for Afghanistan, I have done Afghani Bolani/ Boulanee e Katchaloo/ Potato Spring Onion Stuffed Flatbread and Mint Chakkah~ A Creamy Curd and Mint Dip.
After this, I have put a full stop to my Afghan journey. Thanks to Mayuri I am reviving my long lost todo list.
Qorma-e-Sabzi (Spinach Stew)
- Servings: 4 people
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp oil
- 6 cloves garlic chopped, optional
- 2-3 bunches spring onions chopped
- 3-4 bunches palak/spinach chopped
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 2 tsp dhania/coriander seeds powder
- 1/2 cup dhania/coriander leaves
- 1/2 tsp kali mirch/pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups paneer marinated in garlic and onion, optional
Method:
- In a large kadhai/wok heat the oil and sauté the garlic until golden brown.
- Add the onions and sauté until tender.
- Add the spinach and cook on medium heat.
- Stir regularly cook till the spinach settles down and the liquid boils.
- Add the dill, coriander leaves and powder, pepper powder.
- Stir well and reduce the heat so that the liquid bubbles gently.
- Cook for another 10 more minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the spinach very tender.
- At this stage I added the paneer that I had kept marinated in garlic and onion.
- Stir well and cook stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the gas and add the lemon juice. Mix well.
- Serve with rice or naan. Personally I preferred it with this Afghan challow.
Qorma-e-Sabzi | How to make Spinach Stew
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 6 cloves garlic chopped, optional
- 2-3 bunches Spring onions chopped
- 3-4 bunches Palak/spinach chopped
- 1 tbsp dried dill
- 2 tsp dhania/coriander seeds powder
- 1/2 cup Dhania/ Coriander Leaves
- 1/2 tsp kali mirch/pepper powder
- Salt to Taste
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 cups paneer marinated in garlic and onion optional
Instructions
- In a large kadhai/wok heat the oil and sauté the garlic until golden brown.
- Add the onions and sauté until tender.
- Add the spinach and cook on medium heat.
- Stir regularly cook till the spinach settles down and the liquid boils.
- Add the dill, coriander leaves and powder, pepper powder.
- Stir well and reduce the heat so that the liquid bubbles gently.
- Cook for another 10 more minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the spinach very tender.
- At this stage I added the paneer that I had kept marinated in garlic and onion.
- Stir well and cook stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the gas and add the lemon juice. Mix well.
- Serve with rice or naan. Personally I preferred it with this Afghan challow.
Please note that my daughter did not like the texture of the vegetable. “The taste is good but I don’t want it. I don’t like the texture.”
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The Girl Next Door says
Spinach is one of my most favourite greens, so versatile to work with. I love the idea of using them in a stew. 🙂
Poonam Bachhav says
This spinach stew with marinated paneer sounds filling and flavorful di ! Would love to give it a try sometime .
Poonam Bachhav says
The spinach stew with marinated spiced paneer sounds a perfect side dish with naan or phulka. Loved the name of this Afghani dish aswell.
Kalyani says
Packed with flavours Arch ! This is a smashing dish from Afganinstan ..and so glad you could find it for us .. amazing …
Swati says
The Qoorma looks yummy packed my favoritism duper food combo.. paneer and spinach!! A different way to feed the regular spinach and paneer to kids !! Nice recipe!!
Sujata Roy says
Spinach stew looks flavourful and delicious. What’s wrong with the texture? Texture also looks great. Healthy and delicious share.
ArchanaPotdar says
You need to poke holes you will find something or other. Nothing else Sujata. This time it was texture and next time it will be taste.
Mayuri Patel says
Exotic name !What a wonderful find Archana, love it. Another way to prepare healthy greens and enjoy it with rice or nan. Adding protein to it is a good idea and love how you used marinated paneer.
Mildlyindian (@mildlyindian) says
It looks so creamy and delicious. I love the idea of marinated paneer. How long do you marinate it?
ArchanaPotdar says
About 24 hours :D. Actually wanted to make them as fried paneer cubes but then …..
amrita says
Palak and paneer can be made in a different way and this is it…so so good
Geetha Priyanka says
Spinach stew looks so healthy and flavourful. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe, totally different dish with spinach and paneer.
Vidya Narayan says
I was super intrigued by the royal name of the dish and quickly headed over to read the recipe. Such a lovely combo of ingredients and perfect for winters too, I may say! The marinated paneer would have definitely added extra flavour and taste.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks Vidya.
Sandhya says
Love the layers of flavor in this dish Archana! Seems like such a versatile dish too. Great share.
Ruchi says
Spinach stew sounds so interesting. Full of flavour and taste. Must be exotic and super delicious. Lovely share
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks
Priya Suresh says
This fingerlicking spinach makes me hungry, would love to have with some rice or rotis without any fuss.
Lata Lala says
The stew sounds very interesting. We always cook palak with some lentils. This is something different.
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says
Ahaaa, sush a flavprful stew it looks !! The name is itself so so exotic di Such a healthy pick for theme really ….
Praneetha says
I have never tried Afghan recipes, this stew with spinach sounds interesting and healthy too.
Padma Veeranki says
Spinach stew sounds interesting…something different to what kinds I usually make…will try out some day…Yummy share!!
Freda says
Quite an interesting recipe and the name sounds so good as well! I’m sure it was super delicious 🙂
Jayashree says
Spinach stew with addition of dill must be tasty. Yummy share here, thanks for the stew recipe.
Pavani says
Spinach stew looks flavourful and delicious. Love the idea of adding panner to it.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
My both children love greens in their diet, so I am sure this dish will be a hit with them. so delicious and flavourful.
Uma Srinivas says
Spinach is a very good green veggie. I love to make a different kind of curries with spinach. Thanks for another idea.
Jayashree says
We love spinach at home, this stiew looks ideal with any meal. Love that name Archana.
Geetanjali Tung says
Qorma e sabzi, spinach stew sounds so delish. Love every thing about this recipe. Now spinach are in season will try this for sure. Will try the non vegetarian version too. Thanks for sharing!!
Veena Krishnakumar says
Paneer and spinach is a super combo. Subzi sounds delicious. Super share arch!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Veena.