Saag Paneer Recipe

Saag Paneer is Desi comfort at its best: silky spinach blended with garlic, ginger and garam masala, studded with golden paneer. Rich yet fresh, it pairs perfectly with naan or basmati rice.

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

50 mins

Servings

4 servings

Calories

420

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh spinach
• 250 g paneer, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 green chilli
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 3 tbsp cream
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes, cool in cold water and blend with the chilli into a smooth puree.
2. Fry the paneer cubes in ghee until lightly golden and set aside.
3. Soften the onion, then add garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices, cooking until the masala thickens.
4. Stir in the spinach puree and simmer gently for 10 minutes, then add the cream.
5. Fold in the paneer, season and serve hot with naan or rice.
6. Plate Saag Paneer nicely, garnish as you like, and serve fresh.

Pro tips

• Blanching keeps the spinach bright green.
• Soak fried paneer in warm water for 5 minutes to keep it soft.
• Simmer the spinach gently; hard boiling dulls the colour.

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