A perfect dish that is both soothing and satisfying! Look no further than Saag Paneer! This creamy and flavourful dish combines fresh spinach and paneer, a soft and crumbly Indian cheese, in a fragrant blend of spices and aromatics.
To make Saag Paneer, you will need the following:
Ingredients:
- 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch of fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 230 gms Shuddh paneer, cubed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- salt to taste
Instructions:
- Take a large saucepan and bring the water to a boil.
- Add spinach, fenugreek and cook until wilted for about 3 minutes.
- Blend the wilted greens in a food processor.
- Take a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil.
- Add Shuddh paneer cubes and fry until browned on all sides.
- Add cumin seeds and fry until aromatic.
- Add onion; cook and stir until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger and stir to coat. Stir in tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until tomato breaks down, often stirring.
- Stir in pureed spinach mixture, paneer cubes, and cream; add salt to taste. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Saag Paneer is a delightful healthy Indian dish that will impress your taste buds. The tender spinach, fragrant spices, and soft shuddh paneer combine to create a comforting and satisfying meal that is ideal for any occasion.