Saag Paneer Recipe

Name: Saag Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. ghee or olive oil; 1 Tbs. ground cumin; 1 Tbs. ground coriander; 1 large onion, finely diced; 1 small hot chile, seeded and minced; 1 oz. fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 Tbs.); 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 1 lb. baby spinach; 8 oz. thick plain yogurt, drained; 8 oz. paneer cheese or fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. ghee or olive oil
1 Tbs. ground cumin
1 Tbs. ground coriander
1 large onion, finely diced
1 small hot chile, seeded and minced
1 oz. fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 Tbs.)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 lb. baby spinach
8 oz. thick plain yogurt, drained
8 oz. paneer cheese or fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes

1
Heat ghee over medium heat in wok.
2
Add cumin and coriander, and stir until spices sizzle.
3
Add onion, and saute 2 minutes, or until translucent.
4
Add chile, ginger, and garlic.
5
Saute 2 minutes more.
6
Add spinach, season with salt, cover wok with lid, and steam spinach 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Remove lid, and continue stirring spinach until wilted.
8
Pour off liquid accumulated in bottom of wok.
9
Stir in yogurt, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until heated through.
10
Remove from heat, and fold in cheese.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. ghee or olive oil, 1 Tbs. ground cumin, 1 Tbs. ground coriander, 1 large onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Saag Paneer

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