Description
Learn how to make a delicious Indian Saag Paneer at home with this easy recipe. Creamy spinach curry with chunks of paneer cheese, infused with aromatic spices, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
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Spinach Mixture:
- 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
Paneer:
- 8 ounces paneer cheese, cubed
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Spinach Mixture: Heat ghee/oil in a pan, sauté onions until brown, add garlic, ginger, chilies, spices, tomato puree, then spinach, cook until wilted.
- Blend: Optionally blend the mixture until smooth.
- Add Cream and Paneer: Stir in cream/coconut milk, season with salt. Fry paneer until golden, add to the spinach sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro, serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use firm tofu instead of paneer and coconut milk instead of cream.
- Adjust green chilies for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
