Palak

Creamy, vibrant and full of wholesome flavor, Palak is one of the most loved curries in North Indian cuisine. Palak means spinach, and this dish turns fresh spinach into a smooth, velvety sauce enriched with cream and warm spices. At Curry Gate, you choose your protein and your spice level, and we cook it in our rich, creamy spinach gravy.

Choose your protein:

Palak Paneer: soft cubes of Indian cottage cheese in creamy spinach. It's a classic vegetarian favorite and one of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide. Palak Chicken: tender chicken simmered in the spinach sauce, a lighter, flavorful choice. Palak Lamb: rich, hearty lamb that pairs well with the earthy spinach. Palak Goat: traditional, full-flavored goat, a favorite in Indian and Nepali homes.

Spinach curries have been cooked across North India and Nepal for generations, especially in Punjab, where leafy green dishes (also known as saag) are a winter staple. Our Palak starts with fresh spinach, cooked and blended until smooth. It's then simmered with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and warm spices like cumin and garam masala, and finished with cream for a rich, silky texture. Your choice of protein is cooked in the sauce until tender and full of flavor.

The result is a curry that is creamy, earthy and gently spiced, with a bright green color and fresh flavor from the spinach. It's comforting and satisfying, but lighter than many cream-heavy curries.

You control the heat. Choose your spice level from 1 to 10 when you order. Keep it mild at 1–3 to let the creamy spinach shine, go medium at 4–6 for balanced warmth, or turn it up to 7–10 if you like it fiery.

Palak pairs well with warm Butter Naan, Garlic Naan or Tandoori Roti for scooping up the creamy sauce. It's also great with steamed basmati rice. For a full meal, add Dal Tadka or a side of raita.

Whether you're craving Palak Paneer for lunch in Uptown, Palak Chicken for dinner in South End, or Palak Lamb for takeout near NoDa, Curry Gate brings authentic Indian and Nepali flavors to Charlotte, NC. Order Palak for dine-in, pickup or delivery.

FAQ

What is Palak curry? Palak is a North Indian curry made from fresh spinach blended into a smooth, creamy sauce with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and warm spices.

What proteins can I choose for Palak at Curry Gate? You can choose paneer, chicken, lamb or goat.

What is the difference between Palak and Saag? Palak refers specifically to spinach. Saag is a broader term for leafy greens, which can include spinach, mustard greens and others. In many restaurants, the two names are used for similar dishes.

Is Palak spicy? Palak is traditionally mild and creamy, but at Curry Gate you choose your spice level from 1 (mild) to 10 (very hot).

Is Palak Paneer vegetarian? Yes. Palak Paneer is vegetarian. It contains dairy (paneer and cream), so it isn't vegan.

What goes best with Palak? Palak pairs well with naan, roti and steamed basmati rice.