Authentic Saag Paneer

Saag paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese for a hearty, flavorful, and filling vegetarian meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 299

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped
1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
0.5 pound 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
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
salt to taste

Method

Gather all ingredients.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add spinach and fenugreek and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
Transfer to a food processor and blend until finely chopped, about 5 pulses.
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add paneer cubes and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer paneer onto a plate.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds and fry until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes.
Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and stir to coat.
Stir in tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until tomato breaks down, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
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.