Name: Authentic Saag Paneer Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach leaves; 200 grams paneer, cubed; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Authentic Saag Paneer Recipe

Sissy Vo Modified: August 14, 2024

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups spinach leaves
200 grams paneer, cubed
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

Blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice cold water. Drain again and blend into a smooth paste. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Then, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
Add the spinach puree to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cubed paneer and salt. Mix gently to coat the paneer with the spinach mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for a few more minutes until the paneer is cooked through.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.