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    Palak Paneer without Tomato ~ No Tomato Recipes

    Published: Mar 9, 2016 · Modified: Aug 13, 2021 by Srivalli · 18 Comments

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    I have a phobia or rather a setback, in that I can't imagine a gravy without onions or tomatoes. when I sat thinking about it, I realized that I do make those gojjus that are typical of Andhra cuisine where either tomato are not added or sometimes onions are not added. Apart from that, if I have to come up with ideas for a side dish that's served with Rotis, I will end up being clueless.
    So towards that end, I decided we will have to have a theme, where we cook a gravy without tomato. Or even best a gravy that is normally made with tomato, being cooked without it. Our regular Palak Paneer is always prepared with onions and tomatoes, so when Amma came up with this version that had no tomatoes in it, I had to add it to our menu.
    We have been making this gravy often recently and I thought it will be best to share with you all. These No Onion, No Garlic Recipes are my regulars as well. I have some No tomato Recipes as well. I need to up my list, so all ideas are welcome!

    So we are starting our second week of BM#62, with No Tomato Recipes

    No Tomato Palak Paneer

    How to make No Tomato Palak Paneer Gravy
    Wash and blanch the greens. In rolling boil water, soak the greens. Remove and grind with green chilies to a puree.
    Heat a nonstick pan with cooking oil, saute the onions till brown. Now, add the ginger garlic paste and saute well.
    Next, add the palak puree along with the spice powders and bring them to boil. Add water as required and simmer.
    Fry the paneer cubes in butter and add along with the butter to the simmering gravy.
    Cook for 5 to 7 mins and switch off.
    Serve with rotis or rice.

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    No Tomato Palak Paneer

    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Palak / Spinach Leaves (puree)
    • 2 medium Green Chillies
    • 1 cup Paneer cubes
    • 2 medium Onions
    • 3/4 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder roasted
    • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil + Butter

    Instructions

    How to make No Tomato Palak Paneer

    • Wash and blanch the greens. In rolling, boil water, soak the greens. Remove and grind with green chilies to a puree.
    • Heat a nonstick pan with cooking oil, saute the onions till brown. Now, add the ginger garlic paste and saute well.
    • Next, add the palak puree along with the spice powders and bring them to boil. Add water as required and simmer.
    • Fry the paneer cubes in butter and add along with the butter to the simmering gravy.
    • Cook for 5 to 7 mins and switch off.
    • Serve with rotis or rice.
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    Comments

    1. Amara Annapaneni says

      March 09, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Never seen palak paneer without tomato purée. This is a nice variation of the curry. Love it:)

      Reply
    2. rajani says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:20 am

      Tomato addition to this curry totally depends on my mood. But for the regular cooking, I would be lost without tomatoes!

      Reply
    3. Ritu Tangri says

      March 10, 2016 at 5:54 am

      I like palak paneer very much. One factor is the nutrition involved. But never made without tomato... Must try or i think we can also add curd to it

      Reply
    4. Sapana Behl says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Palak paneer even without tomatoes looks delicious.I have never tried that.

      Reply
    5. sushma says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      Never made palak paneer without tomato, curry looks delicious with that bright green color.

      Reply
    6. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      March 10, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      I usually skip tomatoes for palak paneer but add onion though. Your version sounds delicious. Love how you maintained the vibrant green color.

      Reply
    7. Nalini's Kitchen says

      March 10, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      One of my favorite, looks creamy and rich.

      Reply
    8. Annu Swamy says

      March 11, 2016 at 10:42 am

      It's a good idea to know more recipes without using tomatoes. Your version of palak paneer looks lovely.

      Reply
    9. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 12, 2016 at 4:23 am

      Even I am at loss if I don't have tomatoes. This theme would surely give me ideas. Palak paneer looks so nice..

      Reply
    10. Usha says

      March 12, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Even I can not imagine cooking curries without onions and tomatoes, specially onions. Will checkout all your no tomato curries. Palak paneer looks good.

      Reply
    11. Priya Suresh says

      March 13, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Even i cant imagine cooking without onions and tomatoes, fantastic palak paneer and the colour of this paneer dish looks fabulous.

      Reply
    12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 14, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      when I chose this theme, I was like it is not a big deal. Only when i started thinking of recipes, did i realize how hard it is to cook without tomatoes. This is a good recipe to make.

      Reply
    13. Pavani N says

      March 15, 2016 at 1:45 am

      Personally I think tomatoes change the color of the palak gravy, but I still add them to palak paneer. I love how vibrant your gravy looks -- will try your version next.

      Reply
    14. Harini-Jaya R says

      March 16, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Love this no tomato version. Though I make it rarely at home, I shall try it out.

      Reply
    15. Jayanthi says

      March 17, 2016 at 7:37 pm

      Sometimes we do run out of tomatoes and these recipes definitely come in handy...they look delicious.

      Reply
    16. Chef Mireille says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:20 am

      funny how much tomato is integral to Indian cuisine now when its not a native ingredient - this must have been how this dish was prepared before the tomato was introduced

      Reply
    17. Sallyann Groves says

      April 28, 2022 at 10:21 am

      As someone who is allergic to tomatoes, garlic and onions I appreciate finding recipes like these. Will make this but have to omit the onions & garlic too so we’ll see how it goes. I use hing a lot so will use some of that and some celery.

      Reply
      • Srivalli says

        April 28, 2022 at 7:50 pm

        Oh so sorry to hear about your allergy to onions and garlic too..we have other ways of making spinach without tomato, onions, and garlic. You can use lentil as the base along with tamarind for sourness. Simply boil lentils and spinach, tamarind with chilies, and mash well after removing the tamarind. Temper with curry leaves if available along with cumin seeds and mustard. The taste is different. However, it will take care of making it with these three ingredients.

        Reply

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