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Saag Paneer

Creamy spiced spinach with pan-fried paneer cubes.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
4.7(3,000 ratings)
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About This Recipe

Blanched spinach pureed with aromatics and finished with golden cubes of paneer cheese.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 400 gspinach
  • 250 gpaneer, cubed
  • 1 tspgaram masala
  • 2 tbspcream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blanch spinach

    Blanch spinach, squeeze dry, and blend to a puree.

  2. 2

    Fry paneer

    Pan-fry paneer cubes until golden on all sides.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Cook spinach puree with garam masala, add cream and paneer.

Pro Tips

  • Squeeze spinach well to avoid a watery dish.

Variations

  • Use tofu instead of paneer for a vegan version.

Storage

Store in fridge up to 3 days.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (300g) · 4 servings total

Calories310kcal
Protein18g
Carbohydrates8g
Fat24g
Fiber4g
Protein18g
Carbs8g
Fat24g

Time Summary

Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min

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