Authentic Saag Paneer Recipe

Name: Authentic Saag Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped; 1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 pound paneer, cubed; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tomato, diced; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped
1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound paneer, cubed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt to taste

1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook spinach and fenugreek in the boiling water until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a food processor. Puree until finely chopped, about 5 pulses.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry paneer cubes, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in the skillet and fry the cumin seeds until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic, tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until tomatoes break down and onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in spinach and fenugreek, cream, paneer cubes, and salt to taste. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped, 1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 pound paneer, cubed, and more.

Yes, Authentic Saag Paneer falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Saag Paneer

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